Drafter

PC Recruiter; Idaho Falls (ID); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long- and Short-term Disability Insur

Job summary

TradeWind Services in Idaho Falls, ID, seeks an experienced Drafter to plan, lay out, prepare, revise and check engineering drawings using CAD tools such as Creo and AutoCAD.

The candidate will apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and ANSI/ASME standards, work independently, mentor other drafters, and help reduce drawing backlog.

Remote work is supported with onsite visits as needed; benefits include disability insurance among others.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certificate in drafting or engineering technology.
• Minimum 7 years drafting experience, including leading drafters.
• 3+ years experience with Creo software.
• Familiarity with ANSI/ASME Y14 drafting standards and AWS symbols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex new drawings and revisions in 2D and 3D.
• Determine drawing elements, tolerances, and component selection.
• Calculate geometric and tolerance stack-up analyses.
• Collaborate with design engineers on parts and assemblies.
• Contribute design modification ideas to improve quality.
• Provide field/as-built documentation support.
• Maintain CAD standards and report progress to management.
• Support on-site with client as needed.

Skills

Lead drafter

CAD drafting

Creo

GD&T

ASME standards

2D/3D drafting

Education

Associate's degree or certificate in drafting/design

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

PDM/PLM

Job description

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Clearance Requirement:

N/A

Position Overview:

TradeWind Services is seeking and experienced Drafter to plan, lay out, prepare, revise, and check engineering drawings manually or using computer-aided design (CAD) software in one or more areas of specialization (architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, or electrical drafting). The ideal candidate will work independently from notes, sketches, or general instruction, applying advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and sound modeling/drafting practices. This role is expected to help reduce an existing drawing backlog, mentor less experienced drafters, and serve as a quality checkpoint for drafting deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare complex new drawings and perform drawing changes consistent with company and nationally recognized procedures and standards. This will include 2D line work and 3D modeling.
• Assist in the determination of drawing elements i.e., dimensions, part/component selection, tolerance, and design and process parameters. Evaluate design input from project engineers working with design engineers.
• Make required mathematical calculations (i.e., geometric, tolerance stack up calculations).
• Work with design engineers to specify parts, assemblies, and installation.
• May contribute design modification ideas to improve the quality of the product or facilitate construction/fabrication.
• Provide field/as-building documentation support.
• Maintain working proficiency in Creo, AutoCAD, and other modeling software used by the organization; adapt quickly to company-specific CAD standards and PDM/PLM systems.
• Report progress appropriately to project and line management as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the Client's Technical Point of Contact.
• Candidate will work remotely, with the ability to come onsite (Idaho Falls, ID) as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Associate's degree or vocational certificate in drafting/design, CAD, or engineering technology.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience, including checking/red-lining the work of other drafters or serving in a lead drafter capacity.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience using Creo software.
• Knowledge of drafting techniques.
• Knowledge of and experience in the use of nationally recognized standards (e.g., ANSI, ASME, MIL-STD, etc.)
• Understanding of various types of drawings (e.g., Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical/instrumentation, etc.)
• Ability to understand and interpret ANSI/ASME Y14 Drafting standards.
• Working knowledge and application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5-2009 or more recent, including the ability to teach or correct GD&T usage in others' work.
• Familiarity with American Welding Society (AWS) symbols and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with engineers, field personnel, and management.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent drawing packages under deadline pressure.

Salary and Benefits Information:

Expected Salary Range:

$90k - $140k / year (depending on experience)

TradeWind Services offers a selection of exceptional benefits to employees and their families. We can customize your benefits to fit your specific needs. Benefits include:

• Long- and Short-term Disability Insurance