Drafter

Titan International, Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Titan International, Inc. seeks a CAD Drafter to develop layouts, assembly and detail drawings for new or improved products. The role collaborates with engineers to monitor design and ensure accuracy.

Responsibilities include cost estimating input, tolerance analysis, and preparing bills of materials. Minimum five years of on-the-job drafting experience preferred; CAD proficiency required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of college/trade school in mechanical drawing helpful.
• Experience with Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) preferred.
• Minimum five years of on-the-job experience.

Responsibilities

• Create layouts, assembly and detail drawings for products.
• Prepare initial drawings for test apparatus and monitor design.
• Provide information for cost estimating such as blank layouts.
• Analyze design requirements and propose solutions; evaluate tolerances.

Skills

Drafting

Tolerance analysis

BOM preparation

Cost estimation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years college/trade school in mechanical drawing

5 years on-the-job experience

Tools

CAD

Job description

Job Description

The Drafter is responsible for developing engineering drawings following directions of engineer or designer. Hascontact with other engineering department personnel regarding ideas, drawings and products, as well as limitedexternal contacts with customers and vendors in the development of designs and problem resolution. Makesvarious calculations such as strength of materials, weights, simple forces, and stresses, frequently using chartsand tables. Uses independent judgment and exercises discretion in executing their duties. This position requiresa high degree of confidentiality.

Essential Functions

• 1. Create layouts, assembly and detail drawings for new or improved products.
• 2. Prepare initial drawings on designated test apparatus and monitor design.
• 3. Provide information when required for cost estimating such as blank layouts.
• 4. Analyze various design requirements and recommend possible solutions or alternate constructions. Also
• prepare and evaluate tolerance stack-ups.
• 5. Perform cost estimating such as blank layouts and processing sketches.
• 6. Calculate accurate bills of materials.
• 7. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency in the work produced.
• 8. Will perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Functions

• 1. Create layouts, assembly and detail drawings for new or improved products.
• 2. Prepare initial drawings on designated test apparatus and monitor design.
• 3. Provide information when required for cost estimating such as blank layouts.
• 4. Analyze various design requirements and recommend possible solutions or alternate constructions. Also
• prepare and evaluate tolerance stack-ups.
• 5. Perform cost estimating such as blank layouts and processing sketches.
• 6. Calculate accurate bills of materials.
• 7. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency in the work produced.
• 8. Will perform other duties as assigned.

Education (or Equivalent Experience)

• 1. High school education and/or equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• 2. One (1) to two (2) years of college or trade school education in mechanical drawing and/or a related area is helpful.
• 3. Experience with Computer Aided Drafting (CAD).
• 4. Well rounded, practical experience may be substituted for formal training.
• 5. Minimum five (5) years of on the job experience.

Skills/Knowledge Required

Able to move from design concept to finished design including layouts, tolerance valuations and detail drawings.

Generally, will work in an office environment. May work within the plant when necessary.

Physical Demands

May need to lift up to 50 pounds.

Travel

This position description is not intended to cover all aspects of the responsibilities of the position. Other duties may be

assigned as necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position. Attendance is an essential function of this position.

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