Mechanical Drafter

Transwest, Inc.; Fort Lupton, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(K) with company match

HSA and/or FSA

Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Holidays

Employee Car Discount Program

Job summary

Summit Bodyworks, a premier builder of tool trucks, mobile libraries, moving trucks and other specialty vehicles, is seeking a Mechanical Drafter to turn customer visions into detailed drawings and BOMs for custom vehicles.

You will produce vehicle drawings in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, define component specifications, and coordinate with procurement and production to ensure accurate material sourcing and revisions are applied.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or certificate in Computer-Aided Drafting, Mechanical Design, or related technical field.
• SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience.
• Strong communication across departments and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed drawings for customers, comparing available designs for quality and functionality.
• Develop vehicle specifications across industries.
• Define component specifications for bodies, HVAC, lighting, and cabinetry.
• Work with purchasing and production on material sourcing and quality needs.
• Produce vehicle drawings in AutoCAD/SolidWorks ensuring customer requirements are met and revisions incorporated.
• Create sheets for sheet metal cutting/forming, fabrication, woodshop, assembly and production lines.
• Create bills of materials interfaced with procurement and production.
• Maintain revision control across departments and manage change orders.
• Resolve manufacturing shop floor questions and issues.
• Design for manufacturing and assembly from concept to final product.
• Provide drawings and install instructions for manufacturing teams, revising collaboratively.

Skills

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Interdepartmental collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree in CAD/Mechanical Design

CAD certificate

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Summit Bodyworks, a premier builder of tool trucks, mobile libraries, moving trucks and other specialty vehicles has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Mechanical Drafter. As a Drafter, it will be your responsibility to bring to life a customer's vision for their perfect custom vehicle. You are responsible for producing drawings, bill of materials, and detailed information to produce custom vehicles.

Full Benefits Package for Eligible Employees

• 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, as applicable
• Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Car Discount Program

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop detailed drawings for various customers, with comparisons of available designs accounting for quality and functionality.
• Develop vehicle specifications across a wide range of industries.
• Define component specifications for vehicle bodies, HVAC, lighting, and cabinetry.
• Work with purchasing and production to assist with material sourcing, advising material quality needs in contrast to availability and price.
• Produce vehicle drawings in AutoCAD ensuring all customer requirements are met, adjusting for revisions based on feedback.
• Define detailed design drawings to support: sheet metal cutting and forming, fabrication, woodshop, assembly, and production lines.
• Create bills of materials, interfaced with procurement and production.
• Maintain revision control, ensuring all departments are up to date.
• Process and enact change orders from engineering, customer feedback, quality assurance, and sales specifications.
• Resolve manufacturing shop floor questions and issues.
• Design for manufacturing and assembly from concept to final product.
• Provide detailed drawings in SolidWorks and install instructions for the manufacturing teams, revising in collaboration.

Work Environment & Physical Abilities

• Requires frequent sitting, standing, balancing, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment.
• Ability to communicate by providing verbal feedback in a professional manner.
• Ability to receive and analyze data and input into the computer.
• Normal range of hearing and vision.

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Associate's degree or certificate in Computer-Aided Drafting, Mechanical Design, or a related technical field.
• Valid Driver's License and MVR in good standing.
• SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience.
• Communication skills to interact with multiple departments.
• Ability to effectively communicate design instruction and concept.
• Detail oriented to accurately capture and display important information.
• Minimum of one year experience in a manufacturing facility, with a track record of successful interdepartmental collaboration.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license and MVR in good standing.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Ability to successfully complete a General Abilities Assessment and Post-offer background check, physical and drug screening.

Job Details

• Type: Hourly
• Compensation Range: $25.00 - $32.00
• Reports To: Engineering Supervisor
• Shift: 1st shift - 5 days a week
• Closing Date: Open until filled.

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