Drafter

Dorian Tool; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorian Tool is seeking a Drafter (3D & 4D) in the Engineering department. The role involves creating detailed drawings for machinery, dies, tools, and controls, and coordinating with engineers to resolve design issues.

You will lay out schematics, check dimensions, and revise designs to improve production. Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor, and related software is required.

Qualifications

• Drafting degree or certificate required.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and blueprints.
• Ability to read specifications and apply tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for machinery and tooling using CAD software.
• Lay out schematics to show relationships of components and systems.
• Coordinate with engineers to resolve design issues and update drawings.
• Review dimensions and assign material IDs.
• Maintain records and support quality control with documentation.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Technical drawing

Team collaboration

Education

Drafting degree or certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Microsoft Office

Global Shop

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Dorian Tool
Job Title: Drafter (3D & 4D)
Department: Engineering
Report To: Engineering Manager

Position Description

Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls using computer-assisted drafting equipment.
• Lay out and draw schematics to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.
• Coordinate and consult with engineers and other team members to design, layout, and detail components and systems and resolve design issues.
• Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign identification numbers to materials.
• Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and procedures.
• Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or reduce production problems.
• Compute mathematical formulas to develop detailed specifications for components or machinery using computer-assisted equipment.
• Add instructions and comments to drawings.
• Support engineering personnel with design information as requested.
• Assist the Quality Control department with specified product lines.
• Conduct duties according to established engineering procedures.
• Maintain records as required by specified procedures.
• Coordinate with interfacing departments.
• Perform other responsibilities assigned by management.
• Initiate training to maintain current technical skills.
• Maintain departmental records as required.
• Confer with management to resolve problems or issues.
• Follow and enforce company safety policies.

Authorities

• Answer questions regarding product lines in the absence of the manager or upon manager request.
• Inspect first articles in the manager’s absence or upon manager request.
• Submit prints for product lines in the absence of the product engineer, with review by the Engineering Manager.

Education

Drafting degree or certificate required.

Skills and Abilities

Computer proficiency, blueprint reading, use of measuring devices, tooling knowledge, product knowledge, and supervisory skills.

Software experience includes:

• AutoCAD
• Inventor
• Microsoft Office
• Global Shop

Physical Demands

Standing for extended periods, walking, bending, sitting, reaching outward and above shoulders, climbing stairs, squatting, kneeling, and general computer use. Requires good sense of touch and ability to wear personal protective equipment such as steel toe boots and safety glasses.