Associate Design Drafter

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Valley (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401k retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Valley, NE is seeking an Associate Design Drafter to support processing customer orders and preparing production drawings. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, AutoCAD proficiency, and math skills. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams, managing order backlogs, and ensuring accurate design documentation. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401k matching, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of relevant experience or education required.
• Ability to read technical drawings is essential.
• Strong communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and process customer order information for drawing creation.
• Prepare accurate drawings, sketches, and related documents.
• Collaborate with engineers to clarify specifications.
• Monitor order backlog ensuring deadlines are met.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

3D modeling

Math skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

High school diploma

Associate's Degree in Drafting (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Autodesk Inventor (preferred)

Job description

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Location

Valley, NE (Onsite)

Position Summary

This is an individual contributor role within the Transportation & Lighting division focused on processing customer orders and creating production and submittal drawings of low to moderate complexity. Under supervision, the Associate Design Drafter interprets customer specifications, ensures order accuracy, and prepares necessary drawings and data for internal teams and manufacturing. Occasional customer contact may be required to support the order/design process.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and process customer order information for drawing creation.
• Prepare accurate drawings, sketches, and related documents for internal use and production.
• Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, and other departments to clarify specifications.
• Monitor and manage order backlog, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Assist in revising standard designs and drafting procedures for efficiency.
• Comply with safety, attendance, and company policies.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma with 1+ year of relevant experience or education.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2019 or newer) and 3D modeling.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong math and problem-solving skills (including Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry).
• Ability to read technical drawings and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Drafting.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor.
• Familiarity with Valmont products and manufacturing processes.

Additional Info

• No travel required.
• Reports to Division Drafting Supervisor.
• Must maintain a professional, team-oriented approach and meet productivity and accuracy goals.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one‑on‑one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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