Drafting Associate

WireCrafters; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

WireCrafters, LLC, established in 1967, is a manufacturer of woven wire products and related material handling goods. The role focuses on creating production drawings and job specifications to fabricate high-quality products, interpreting customer drawings, and auditing instructions.

Strong drafting skills and proficiency with AutoCAD are essential. This onsite position requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 2 years of drafting experience or an Associate’s Degree in CADD.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading blueprints and translating details into production drawings.
• Strong math and mechanical aptitude required for precise drafting.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer drawings and sales sketches accurately.
• Create formal production drawings using drafting standards.
• Audit and review drawings and installation instructions.
• Provide timely feedback to Engineering Manager on quality issues.

Skills

Blueprint reading

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematics

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years drafting experience OR Associate’s Degree in CADD

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

WireCrafters, LLC, established in 1967, is a manufacturer of wire partitions, storage lockers, safety barriers, and other related material handling products. Privately owned, WireCrafters has a reputation in the industry for its commitment to legendary customer service, rewarding work for associates, and producing the very best quality products.

Learn more about WireCrafters at www.wirecrafters.com.

Starting pay is dependent upon experience. Regular quarterly raise schedule from 3 months until top out pay (currently $33.99) is reached. Once at top out pay then you will receive annual cost of living raise.

This is an onsite position, no remote work available.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Create production drawings and job specifications necessary to fabricate and produce high quality woven wire products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS

• Accurately interpret drawings and sketches provided by the customer and Sales.
• Create formal production drawings using our General Drafting Standards.
• Audit and review drawings and installation instructions provided to customers.
• Communicate timely feedback to the Engineering Manager regarding system and procedure failures as well as quality concerns.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office setting with low to moderate noise due to computers, printers, and people moving about.
• 8 hour work days – 5 days per week.
• Mandatory overtime depending on operation schedule.
• Work alone or with other co-workers.
• Steady pace with set productivity goals to be met each day.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Constant computer work.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT

• Computers
• Printer / Plotter
• Calculator
• Copy Machine
• Standard Measuring Tools

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to understand and design special products as needed.
• Understand blueprint details and ability to translate details into functional production drawings and instructions.
• Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, AutoCad,, Microsoft Outlook/email.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Able to read standard tape measure.
• Strong math skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Min. 2 years’ drafting experience or Associate’s Degree in CADD