Mechanical Drafter NON-REMOTE

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Rivers Electrical Services/ d.b.a. REAMCO (Rivers Electrical Apparatus Manufacturing Company) specializes in designing and manufacturing high-quality switchgear manufacturing at our Childersburg, AL facility. With a strong commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, we are seeking an Entry Level Assembler to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional electrical solutions.

About the Position

REAMCO LLC is seeking a motivated and experienced Mechanical Designer to join our engineering and design team in Childersburg, Alabama. This position is responsible for developing detailed mechanical designs, 3D models, fabrication drawings, and engineering documentation for manufacturing and project applications.

The ideal candidate has practical mechanical design experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to take projects from initial concepts through completed fabrication and installation documentation.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Create and modify detailed mechanical designs, assemblies, and components.
• Develop accurate 2D drawings and 3D models for fabrication and manufacturing.
• Prepare fabrication, assembly, installation, and detail drawings.
• Interpret engineering specifications, sketches, measurements, and customer requirements.
• Apply standard mechanical design principles, GD&T, tolerances, and drafting practices.
• Select and apply appropriate materials, hardware, components, and manufacturing methods.
• Work closely with engineers, fabricators, machinists, project managers, and other team members.
• Review designs for accuracy, manufacturability, fit, function, and compliance with project requirements.
• Make design revisions based on engineering changes, field measurements, fabrication feedback, and customer requirements.
• Maintain organized drawing files, models, revisions, bills of materials, and other engineering documentation.
• Assist with field measurements and site visits when required.
• Support troubleshooting and design improvements for existing equipment and systems.
• Participate in design reviews and project meetings.
• Maintain schedules and communicate project status, issues, and potential delays.
• Follow company safety, quality, and documentation procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical degree, or equivalent experience in Mechanical Design, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant mechanical design or drafting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical components, fabrication methods, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD software.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of dimensions, tolerances, and GD&T.
• Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing/engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing equipment, machinery, fabricated assemblies, or industrial systems.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Experience with sheet metal, structural steel, piping, machining, or welded assemblies.
• Experience creating bills of materials and fabrication packages.
• Familiarity with engineering standards and applicable industry codes.
• Experience working directly with fabrication and production personnel.
• Experience with [AutoCAD / SolidWorks / Inventor / Solid Edge / other CAD software].

About REAMCO
Founded in 2020 (initially as Rivers Electrical Services, LLC), REAMCO has quickly become a trusted provider of industrial electrical engineering and manufacturing across the Southeastern U.S., including Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, and Texas.

 

Key Specializations:
Custom power distribution design and manufacturing, from medium- and low-voltage switchgear to relay/control panels.

Turnkey project delivery: electrical engineering studies, CAD drawings, 3D modeling, CNC fabrication.
Ongoing support with field service, preventative maintenance, and emergency response throughout the Southeast.

 

Why REAMCO Matters:
Delivers custom-engineered electrical solutions in months—not years—reducing downtime and boosting operational efficiency.

Serves heavy industries like metals, cement, and utilities with equipment engineered to withstand harsh and critical condition