Mechanical Design Drafter (Knight Const. & Supply)

Knight Construction & Supply Inc.; Deer Park (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Construction & Supply Inc. seeks a Mechanical Design Drafter in Deer Park, WA. The successful candidate will support heavy industrial construction through CAD 3D modeling and drawing generation using AutoDesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and Microstation. Essential duties include completing modeling tasks, interpreting technical drawings, and maintaining knowledge of drafting standards. Applicants should have at least three years of experience and proficiency in relevant CAD software. This role provides opportunities for training and development in a stable work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience with structural/mechanical 3D modeling and drafting.
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks, AutoCad, and MicroStation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Complete technical modeling and drawing tasks using CAD software.
• Review and interpret customer or vendor supplied technical drawings.
• Maintain training on CAD software and drafting standards.

Skills

3D modeling

AutoCAD

AutoDesk Inventor

Microstation

GD&T

Tools

Solidworks

Vault Basic

Microsoft Office

BlueBeam

Job description

Growing continually since 1968, Knight Const. & Supply, Inc. (KCS) is a General Contractor (WA license #KNIGHCS2810N) focused on large heavy construction projects and industrial plant facility maintenance.

As a family‑owned company and former U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Civil Works Contractor of the Year Award winner, we enjoy close ties with Eastern Washington/Idaho communities around our Deer Park, WA headquarters. For over 50 years, we have been lauded by public agencies, commercial clients, and federal officials for our work in building and updating hydraulic steel and concrete properties as well as their associated actuators. These projects control the water flow, fish passage, and barge traffic via dams on systems including the Columbia and Snake Rivers as well as other waterways in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and the Dakotas.

With an uninterrupted reputation for quality, stable work environment, and long‑term employees while providing training and opportunities as the company has grown, KCS seeks additional motivated people to carry on this tradition of excellence in the field and close‑knit support within the community. KCS maintains office, manufacturing, and fabrication facilities onsite featuring millwrights, electricians, heavy equipment and crane operators, as well as general laborers and administrative personnel. We want you to become a part of our team tackling some of the toughest hydroelectric and heavy industrial projects while enjoying the less hectic atmosphere of the region to enjoy family and friends in one of the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of the U.S.

Mechanical Design Drafter

Knight Const. & Supply, Inc. (KCS) is seeking a motivated and innovative Mechanical/Structural Drafter with the attitude and skills to support heavy industrial construction projects through CAD 3D modeling and the generation of drawings using AutoDesk Inventor, AutoCAD and Microstation in accordance with contract requirements. The modeling and drawings are required to communicate everything from part details to the construction site model with the installation instruction set required to meet the customer's objectives and KCS quality and efficiency standards. This position is supported with the latest in computer technology and CAD software is maintained on subscription.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Complete requested technical modeling and drawing tasks using CAD software
• Review and interpret internal, customer or vendor supplied technical drawings
• Maintain up‑to‑date training and knowledge on CAD software and drafting standards
• Represent corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Experience, Skills And Education

• Minimum three years' experience with structural/mechanical 3D modeling and drafting, design methods, techniques and procedures
• Proficient with Autodesk Inventor (preferred) or Solidworks, AutoCad, and MicroStation
• Proficient with Vault Basic (Inventor PDM)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and BlueBeam (PDF) products
• Proficient in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics and related specifications
• Experience with pdf conversion to drawings and vector images
• Experience working with machinists, fabricators and welder operators building