Crane Design Drafter | SolidWorks Expert

Crane 1 Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane 1 Services seeks a Drafter/Designer to lead creation of detailed production and field drawings for overhead crane and runway structures. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and field teams to design turnkey material handling solutions, using SolidWorks or comparable 3D tools and maintaining accuracy and weld documentation.

The role emphasizes mentorship of junior designers, adherence to industry codes, and clear communication across departments to support fabrication and

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks or other 3D modeling platforms.
• Strong understanding of mechanical assemblies, welding practices, and structural components.
• Experience preparing detailed fabrication drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1 and/or AWS D14.1 welding standards and other industry codes.
• Familiarity with overhead crane systems, lifting equipment, or structural fabrication preferred.
• Excellent technical communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-view production and installation drawings using SolidWorks with minimal supervision.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, engineering requirements, and customer specifications.
• Annotate drawings using AWS weld symbols and other standardized symbols for fabrication and assembly.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D modeling

Mechanical design

AWS D1.1 knowledge

Overhead crane systems

Communication

Attention to detail

Project multitasking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Drafting

Tools

Inventor/Creo

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Crane 1 Services seeks a Drafter/Designer to lead creation of detailed production and field drawings for overhead crane and runway structures. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and field teams to design turnkey material handling solutions, using SolidWorks or comparable 3D tools and maintaining accuracy and weld documentation.

The role emphasizes mentorship of junior designers, adherence to industry codes, and clear communication across departments to support fabrication and