Drafter

Lsi-Industrie; Boonton (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

EMI Acquisition Company Inc. (dba: EMI Industries) is seeking a Drafter for our Boonton, NJ location. You will convert designs into precise shop drawings using SolidWorks, Solid Edge, and AutoCAD while coordinating with engineering and sales to ensure accurate BOM data.

Responsibilities include creating fabrication drawings, setting up BOMs in ERP, and identifying design improvements. A strong CAD background and three years of drafting experience are required, with benefits including 401(k) and

Qualifications

• Read and interpret standards and customer documents.
• Minimum of three years drawing/design experience.
• Proficient in CAD software and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with design engineers to produce fabrication and part drawings from sketches, existing drawings, and electronic images using CAD tools.
• Liaise with plant departments to ensure drawings convey correct information and are error-free.
• Liaise with Engineering to set up BOM and machine routings using standard labor practices.
• Translate material lists to BOM structure in ERP with routing operations.
• Design using customer or company drawings or specifications; coordinate with estimator/sales.
• Identify issues and redesign products to improve functionality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Reading and interpreting drawings

Education

High School Diploma or CAD training facility

Tools

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

AutoCAD

ERP software

MS Office

Job description

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

EMI Acquisition Company Inc. (dba: EMI Industries) creates custom fixtures, displays and food equipment for the nation’s premier grocery, retail and restaurant brands. With over 40 years of experience in metal, millwork and refrigeration displays, EMI Industries is a trusted partner in creating a unique customer experience.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, LSI Industries (NASDAQ: LYTS) specializes in the creation of advanced lighting, graphics, and display solutions across strategic vertical markets. The company’s American-made products, which include lighting, print graphics, digital graphics, refrigerated and custom displays, aim to help businesses stand out in a competitive market. With a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees and 19 facilities throughout North America, LSI provides top-quality solutions for its clients. LSI’s management team is focused on continued profitable growth.

As part of our #OneLSI movement: We are looking for a Drafter to support our team at our location in Boonton, NJ.

Position Overview:

The Drafter will create, correct, and revise shop drawings based on required changes. This position will use software to convert the designs into technical drawings.

Essential Job Functions:

• Liaise with design engineers to produce fabrication and part drawings from sketches, existing drawings, and electronic images, utilizing SolidWorks/Solid Edge/AutoCAD
• Liaise with all departments in the plant to ensure that the drawings convey the correct information and are error free
• Liaise with the Engineering team to set up the Bill of Materials (BOM) and create machine routings using proper labor standards and standard company practices
• Provide translation to the Engineering material list/drawings to a proper BOM structure using the ERP software with routing operations and materials
• Design by using customer drawings, company drawings or specifications
  • Coordinate with and request information from estimator/sales
  • Identify potential operational issues and redesign products to improve functionality
• Support other departments as necessary
• Perform additional assignments in accordance with the Manager’s direction
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, interpret, and use standards and customer‑supplied documentation.
• Able to work with minimum supervision and capable of self‑checking for completeness and accuracy of work produced.
• Able to receive and transmit drawings electronically with or without translation into customer CAD software
• High proficiency in SolidWorks/Solid Edge/AutoCAD
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications
• Must be extremely accurate and organized
• Must be a self‑starter and able to contribute in design reviews

Education and/or Experience:

• Degree, High School Diploma or equivalent from a recognized CAD training facility preferred
• Minimum of three (3) year of drawing/designing or related experience
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

EEOC Disclaimer:

EMI Industries, an LSI company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Note:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Pay may be based on location. Offers will be adjusted based on an individual’s experience, education, and other job‑related factors as permitted by law. This description does not alter the at‑will status of employment.