Drafter

DistributionNOW; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary + bonus

401(k)/Retirement savings

Comprehensive Benefits

Career growth

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

DistributionNOW is seeking a Drafter to provide engineering support on mechanical equipment. The successful candidate will perform tolerance studies, check design documentation, and create test plans.

Responsibilities include completing drawing tasks, verifying drawing accuracy, and supporting engineers on design projects. Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Science and have at least a year of mechanical engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year of mechanical engineering experience.
• E.I.T. Engineer certification required.
• APEGA Certified required.

Responsibilities

• Complete basic drawing tasks as assigned by engineering group.
• Assist in calculations required to complete work assignments.
• Verify and check drawings and parts lists for accuracy.
• Assist in systems development as required.
• Create engineering reports documenting design efforts and results.

Skills

2D and 3D software knowledge

Mechanical engineering

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

AutoCAD

Solid Works

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor of Science or equivalent

Job description

At DNOW, we believe our associates are the best in the business. We value and reward hardworking, creative, and dedicated employees that desire to be part of a team committed to outstanding customer service.

The Drafter will be responsible for providing engineering support on mechanical equipment, perform tolerance studies and check design documentation, research and specify purchased component parts, and create component and system level test plans and test fixtures.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete basic drawing tasks as assigned by engineering group
• Assist in calculations required to complete work assignments
• Verify and check drawings and parts lists for accuracy
• Assist in systems development as required, such as drafting standards, parts list systems, computer programming
• Make parts lists and detail drawings when required
• Support Engineers on design projects
• Conceptualize mechanical design solutions
• Perform and/or supervise creation of design layouts
• Perform and/or supervise creation of detail drawings
• Create engineering reports documenting design efforts and results
• Perform other work related task as required as assigned
• Comply with all DNOW Company and HSE procedures and policies
• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures to ensure the safe work environment of themselves, fellow employees, customers, vendors and other DNOW partners

Job Requirements

• Bachelors of Science or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of applicable 2D and 3D engineering software
• Minimum 1+ year of mechanical engineer experience
• E.I.T. Engineer
• APEGA Certified
• Product line knowledge
• Interpersonal and leadership skills
• Competent in, with the ability to utilize, AutoCAD, Solid Works, Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work in a high pace environment

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + bonus
• 401(k)/ Retirement savings
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage)
• Career growth
• Friendly work environment
• Paid vacation/holidays

At DNOW we know that our greatest asset is our employees. With approximately 200 locations worldwide, DNOW is growing and so are the employment opportunities. We offer a multitude of disciplines and professions within the company and we invite you to view these opportunities.

DNOW is an industry leading provider of pipe, valves and valve automation, fittings, instrumentation, mill and industrial supplies, tools, safety supplies, electrical products, drilling and production equipment, artificial lift, pumps, fabricated equipment, and industrial paints and coatings to the upstream, midstream, and downstream and industrial markets.

We also offer supply chain solutions such as procurement, inventory, warehouse management logistics, safety and turnaround support services, project management, and business process and performance metrics reporting.