Manufacturing Drafter

Galaxy-Lifts; Mabank (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized healthcare

401k matching

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Galaxy Lifts is seeking a Manufacturing Drafter to join a growing team focused on creating precise layouts and drawings for vertical platform and cargo lift systems. The role balances hands-on drafting with contributing to engineering strategy.

You will work with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Inventor, supporting production docs, manuals, and specifications while collaborating with vendors, sales, and operations. This is an on-site Texas opportunity with relocation options.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years SolidWorks experience; AutoCAD and Inventor a plus.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment; construction exposure a plus.
• Strong mechanical mindset with product development and project management.
• Growth and entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for product development.
• Highest standards of accuracy in drafting and detailing.
• Comfortable interacting professionally with vendors, sales, ops and customers.
• Local to Mabank-Athens, TX or willing to relocate.
• Demonstrates Galaxy Lifts core values: Respect, Precision, Urgency, Mastery, Positivity.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed manufacturing and layout drawings using CAD for vertical platform and cargo lift systems.
• Assist in production of internal drawings, schematics, manuals, and specification sheets.
• Assist in expanding the capabilities of the Engineering team.
• Develop understanding of ASTM, ANSI, ISO, AA standards.
• Occasional travel or site visits may be required.
• Research and provide product solutions to dealers and end-users.
• Test new products to verify design intent by virtual or physical methods.
• Collaborate with Operations to improve drawings, costs, and manufacturing methods.
• Manage administrative systems including ERP, CRM, and PDM.

Skills

Growth mindset

Attention to detail

Communication with teams

Education

Associate degree in technical discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

GALAXY LIFTS – MANUFACTURING DRAFTER

Galaxy Lifts is seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join as a Manufacturing Drafter. T his role balances tactical execution with an understanding of overall product and engineering strategy to create layouts and drawings for innovative, safe and high-performing equipment used to elevate quality of life and improve mobility for our customers.

THE COMPANY YOU WILL BE JOINING:

• Branded manufacturer and marketer of powered cargo and passenger lifts
• #1 player in its market with exceptionally high growth potential
• Mission-driven: we elevate the quality of life for people needing assistance with vertical mobility
• Galaxy Lifts is a division of Canopy Brands, the best home for the world’s mightiest small companies. Together, our family of brands generates more than $200 million in revenue and solves critical industry challenges across construction, industrial, municipal, utility, marine, and residential markets, supporting the essential systems and environments people depend on every day

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• High impact in-the-field role on a winning team investing in growth and operations
• Meaningful empowerment in a team-based environment that supports development
• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits including subsidized healthcare, 401k matching, paid time off, and 10 paid holidays

WHAT THE ROLE DOES:

• Create detailed manufacturing and layout drawings using CAD products and models, for use in vertical platform and cargo lift systems
• Assist in production of internal drawings, schematics, manuals, and specification sheets
• Assist in the creation and expansion of the capabilities of the Engineering team
• Develop understanding of common industry standards (ASTM, ANSI, ISO, AA)
• At times required to travel or attend site visits
• Research and provide product solutions and to our dealers and end-users
• Test new products to verify design intent through virtual or physical methods
• Work with Operations personnel to improve drawings, costs, and manufacturing methods
• Management of administrative systems including ERP, CRM, and PDM (NetSuite, HubSpot)

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS:

• Associate degree in technical discipline or equivalent experience required
• 2+ years of SolidWorks experience required, with AutoCAD and Inventor a plus
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing environment preferred, with construction industry exposure a plus
• Strong mechanical mindset with firm grasp of product development and project management
• Growth and entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for product development
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision in drafting, calculation, detailing and work product
• Comfortable interacting professionally with vendors, sales team, operations and customers
• Ability to multi-task, problem solve, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Local to Mabank-Athens, TX or willing to relocate
• Demonstrates Galaxy Lifts core values: Respect, Precision, Urgency, Mastery, Positivity