Drafter

Summit Truck Bodies LLC.; Wathena (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and

Job summary

Summit Truck Bodies LLC. is seeking a Production Drafter to prepare new product design layouts and drawings for parts, weldments, and assemblies. The role requires drafting experience, knowledge of AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor, and a background in metal fabrication.

You will work closely with Engineering and Sales to implement project directions and ensure accurate bill of materials. Join a growing team in Kansas with a full benefits package and an emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Formal drafting education or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor is essential.
• Experience in metal fabrication is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare new product design layouts and drawings for parts, weldments and assemblies.
• Revise and correct existing drawings to reflect changes.
• Create bills of materials and part lists for assemblies.
• Assign part numbers per established guidelines.
• Collaborate with Engineering Manager and Sales to interpret project direction.
• Communicate with other departments as needed for project work.

Skills

Drafting

Metal fabrication

Communication skills

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor’s degree in drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Description

Summit Truck Bodies is a quality manufacturer of custom designed service and lube truck bodies, is expanding its workforce due to increasing sales. If you are a motivated team player who is committed to producing a high-quality product on time and safely, we want you on our team. We are looking for a production drafter who will be responsible for preparing new product design layouts and drawings for parts, weldments and assemblies. If you are a motivated team player, who is committed to producing a high quality product on time and safely, we want you on our team.

WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES INCLUDING:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution
• HSA and/or FSA
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Car Discount Program
• Missouri Western State University Tuition Partnership

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare new product design layout, part, weldment and assembly drawings.
• Revision and correct existing drawings.
• Create bills of materials and parts lists for assembly drawings.
• Assign part numbers per established guidelines.
• Work directly with Engineering Manager or Engineering Specialist and Sales to interpret project direction for the development or revision of the product
• Communicate with other departments as required for project work.
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Maintain and wear all required personal protective safety equipment.
• Participate in all continuous improvement programs by offering suggestions and exhibiting initiative in areas within direct control.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stopping and stretching.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, copier machine and other office equipment.
• Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to read numbers, reports and computer terminals.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires working occasionally in areas that are not ventilated or air-conditioned.
• Must understand vague and implicit instructions, and react favorably in all work situations.
• Must be able to analyze many variables and choose the most effective course of action for the organization at any given point in time.
• Must be able to communicate providing verbal feedback in a professional manner.
• Ability to receive and analyze data and input into the computer.
• Ability to do simple math calculations, input data into the computer and analyze data as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience or Associate/Bachelor’s degree in drafting
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and MVR in good standing
• Must have basic knowledge and understanding of drafting fundamentals along with experience in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor
• Experience in metal fabrication.
• Ability to work with multiple priorities and constant interruptions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constant demands and shifting of priorities.
• Ability to work with all levels of employees.
• Superior communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to be responsive and highly efficient with relaying information.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to successfully complete a General Abilities Assessment and pass a post-offer background check, physical and drug screening.