CAD Drafter (Full or Part-Time)

Rockford Ball Screw Co.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockford Ball Screw Co. is seeking a Drafter to create, modify and maintain precise technical drawings for ball screws and related components.

You will work with Design Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure accuracy and proper documentation for production and customer specs. Responsibilities include producing detailed 2D/3D drawings, updating revisions, and supporting ECN/ECR workflows while maintaining drawing files and templates for consistency.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 1 to 3 years’ experience or educational equivalent with CAD systems.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D and 3D drawings of components and assemblies based on specs.
• Develop and revise manufacturing drawings with dimensions, tolerances, and materials.
• Create and maintain assembly drawings and related documentation for manufacturing.
• Modify existing drawings to reflect approved design changes and customer needs.
• Support ECNs by updating drawings, revisions, and documentation per procedures.
• Review and incorporate ECRs into applicable drawings and records.
• Maintain drawing files and revision histories for current documentation.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to clarify drawing requirements and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

CAD systems

SolidWorks

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Acrobat

MS Office

Education

Associate degree or some college in Manufacturing Eng Tech / CAD/CADD

Tools

SolidWorks

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for turning ideas into precise, production-ready drawings? Want to gain some experience in your Engineering career? Join our team at Rockford Ball Screw! As our Drafter, you'll play a key role in creating and maintaining technical drawings that connect design with manufacturing. If you enjoy problem-solving, precision, and seeing your work take shape on the shop floor, we'd love to meet you!

Summary/Objective

The Drafter is responsible for creating, modifying, and maintaining detailed technical drawings of components and assemblies used in the manufacture of ball screws, linear motion products, and related components. This position works closely with Design Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure drawings are accurate, complete, and properly documented to support production requirements and customer specifications. This role supports new product development, customized customer orders, engineering changes, and the ongoing maintenance of drawing records.

Essential Functions

1. Create detailed 2D and 3D drawings of components and assemblies based on engineering specifications, sketches, measurements, and established design standards.
2. Develop and revise manufacturing drawings to clearly communicate dimensions, tolerances, materials, finishes, and other required specifications.
3. Create and maintain assembly drawings, detail drawings, and related technical documentation for manufacturing and inspection purposes.
4. Modify existing drawings to incorporate approved design changes, customer requirements, and manufacturing updates.
5. Support Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) by updating drawings, revision levels, and associated documentation in accordance with established procedures.
6. Review and incorporate approved Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) into applicable drawings and documentation.
7. Maintain accurate drawing files, revision histories, and related records to ensure current documentation is available to the appropriate departments.
8. Work with Design Engineering to clarify drawing requirements, resolve documentation discrepancies, and ensure design intent is accurately represented.
9. Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality to address drawing-related questions, clarify dimensions or specifications, and support accurate interpretation of technical documentation.
10. Create drawings of existing components and customer-supplied parts using provided measurements, sketches, samples, or other reference materials.
11. Assist in developing and maintaining standardized drawing practices, templates, and documentation to promote consistency and accuracy.
12. Verify drawings for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established drafting standards before release.
13. Assist with the organization and maintenance of electronic drawing files and engineering documentation.
14. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing/office environment. Must be able to operate a computer/keyboard, ability to use phone, and sit for extended periods of time. Communicate using speech, hearing, written, and vision skills. Will often be on the production floor requiring the use of safety equipment to include, but not limited to- safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel toed work boots or shoes.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This position can be hired at full-time (40+ hours) or part-time (at least 20 hours). Days and hours of work will be determined by management. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, for full-time employees, eight (8) hours per day. Occasional overtime, evening and weekend work may be required to meet business demands. This position will follow the schedule of 8:00 am- 4:30pm, onsite, Monday through Friday, if part-time, hours would be within these parameters. Exceptions may be made for specific circumstances, such as classes.

Travel

0%

Compensation

Our current hiring pay range for this position is $20.00-$27.00. This hiring pay range is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and, in some instances, may include education, work experience, knowledge, skills and certifications.

In addition to this base pay, Rockford Ball Screw employees are eligible for a bonus. Depending on your position you may be categorized into different tiers in the quarterly or annual bonus plan. Currently, this position is classified as a Quarterly Bonus within the Individual Contributor tier.

Benefits

Rockford Ball Screw believes a happy healthy employee is what makes our business work. We want to continuously invest in the people that make it happen. Rockford Ball Screw eligible employees have access to a comprehensive competitive package. Please visit our website at https://rockfordballscrew.com/contact/careers/ for more information. Please note that part-time employees may not be benefit eligible. More can be share during the interview stage.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

1. Must be 18 years or older.
2. 1 to 3 years’ experience or educational equivalent working with CAD systems
3. Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred and Experience

1. Some college education or Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S) in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, CAD/CADD technology, Mechanical Design Technology or similar Degree is preferred.
2. 1+ experience working with SolidWorks
3. General knowledge of design, manufacturing, and assembly preferably with metals (steel).
4. Ability to plan, organize and implement multiple concurrent projects.

The above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.