Design Drafter

EK Machine; Fall River (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

EK Machine is seeking a CAD Design Engineer to design new or modified products using SolidWorks and AutoCAD. The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or GED.

The designer will prepare drawings, calculate performance criteria, and collaborate with manufacturing to ensure cost-effective production. Strong drafting skills and proficiency with MS Office are essential for documenting specifications and communicating project progress.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 3–5 years related experience or training preferred.
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and drafting software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to read technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Design new or special products and modifications, using CAD tools.
• Prepare sketches, drawings and specifications for layouts and layouts.
• Analyze manufacturing and material costs to maintain competitiveness.
• Follow up on construction and testing of projects and analyze results.
• Perform redesigns with guidance when required.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Drafting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Designs new or special products, new developments, or modifications by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Utilizes computer aided drafting techniques to perform applicable drafting work.
• Makes required calculations to determine and establish acceptable standards of performance, material selection, type of construction, etc.
• Prepares sketches or drawings, set up specifications, and other pertinent design data for layout drawings.
• Performs all necessary investigations pertinent to the design and maintains reference criterion incidental to design.
• Analyzes manufacturing and material costs.
• Develops designs that can be produced economically to maintain or improve E.K. Machine's competitive position
• Follows up on the construction and testing of projects and assists with analyzing results.
• Performs corrective re-designing when required with guidance.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Three to five years related experience and/or training and a High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience using computer applications, including Solid Works, Auto Cad, and Microsoft Office and drafting software.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

BENEFITS

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
401K with company match
6 Paid Holidays
Birthday Off Paid
Vacation - Two weeks in your FIRST year!
Paid Parental Leave
Incentive Program
And much more!