Drafting Technician

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.; Assaria (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. in Assaria, KS, seeks a Drafting Technician to provide 3D modeling and 2D drawing support to engineers developing agricultural equipment. You will create detailed Creo drawings, annotate tolerances, and prepare exploded views for assemblies and tooling.

Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams on prototypes and production releases, delivering accurate drawings and documentation to support installation and maintenance procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a Drafter or Technical Illustrator.
• Experience with Creo Parametric or similar 3D modeling software.
• Experience with spreadsheets and file management software.
• Understanding of manufacturing methods.
• Knowledge of farming practices and equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and in a fast-paced environment within a diverse group.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed drawings of new and revised parts and assemblies in Creo according to 3D models, engineering sketches, and design proposals.
• Dimension and annotate drawings to clearly communicate requirements to production.
• Create exploded view drawings to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.
• Position instructions, symbols, and comments onto drawings that illustrate and describe installation and maintenance details.
• Assist design team with prototype and production releases of new and revised parts, weldments, and assemblies in PTC Windchill.
• Create tooling work orders and deliver drawings to tooling department for all new tooling and tooling revisions.
• Work in conjunction with engineers to design, layout, or detail components and systems.
• Create or revise 3D solid models as requested.
• Produce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, and supply management organizations.

Skills

Drafter experience

Creo Parametric

Spreadsheets

Manufacturing understanding

Farming practices knowledge

Clear communication

Tools

Creo Parametric

Job description

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Full Time Technical Assaria, KS, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 5050

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a Drafting Technician to provide 3D modeling and 2D drawing support to engineers developing agricultural equipment.

This position works Mon-Thurs from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is based in our facility in Assaria, KS.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed drawings of new and revised parts and assemblies in Creo according to 3D models, engineering sketches, and design proposals
• Dimension and annotate drawings to clearly communicate requirements to production
• Create exploded view drawings to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines
• Position instructions, symbols, and comments onto drawings that illustrate and describe installation and maintenance details
• Assist design team with prototype and production releases of new and revised parts, weldments, and assemblies in PTC Windchill
• Create tooling work orders and deliver drawings to tooling department for all new tooling and tooling revisions
• Work in conjunction with engineers to design, layout, or detail components and systems
• Create or revise 3D solid models as requested
• Produce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, and supply management organizations

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience as a Drafter or Technical Illustrator
• Experience with Creo Parametric or similar 3D modeling software
• Experience with spreadsheets and file management software
• Understanding of manufacturing methods
• Knowledge of farming practices and equipment
• Ability to communicate clearly and in a fast-paced environment within a diverse group

At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people make the difference, making our company a great place to work and grow. If you are self-motivated, have a passion to succeed and value teamwork, we invite you to apply to join our team. For over 45 years, Great Plains Mfg, has been known as a world-class manufacturer of agriculture, farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas. Now a Kubota company, we have recently added a new construction equipment division. With over 2,300 dedicated employees, Great Plains Manufacturing continues its dedication toward innovation and professional growth, while maintaining our family culture and community values. Grow with us! Visit our Careers page at www.WorkForGPM.com .