Senior Design Drafter — Hybrid CAD Specialist

McKee Foods Corporation; Collegedale (TN); Hybrid; USD 82,094,000 - 104,932,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Profit-sharing cash bonus program

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance (health, dental, vis

Parental leave

Job summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Design Drafter or Senior Design Drafter to join our Corporate Systems Engineering team in Collegedale, TN. You will design equipment drawings using CAD, ensure accuracy, and collaborate with engineers, shops, and purchasing to fulfill fabrication needs.

The role requires 1 year of drafting experience (Senior level 5 years), proficiency in Solidworks/AutoCAD, and strong math and computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year experience
• Senior Design Drafter: at least five years' formal drafting experience
• Experience with Solidworks and AutoCAD or similar software
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong math skills with ability to accurately measure parts
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyze and resolve design conflict in fabrications and installations
• Ability to assemble and complete detailed drawing packages which include: engineer final review, shop coordination, and installation support
• Demonstrated excellence in relationship building with working partners; including peers, customers, and suppliers, while demonstrating a strong customer focus

Responsibilities

• Use computer aided software to design equipment, prepare drawings that are clear, concise, and complete with all necessary details such as dimensions, materials, procedures and calculations
• Verify and check drawings thoroughly for accuracy, errors or omissions
• Select proper components for new design specifications by contacting vendors and manufacturers for information and reviewing equipment
• Prepare and submit work orders and material requisitions required for equipment and machinery fabrication and installation
• Correspond and collaborate with engineers, installation crews, Shops, and Purchasing
• Estimate total drafting time and coordinate estimates for fabrication and installation
• Take accurate field measurements for use in creating documents
• Coordinate and assist with equipment or product testing
• Support internal customers by providing part drawings and technical support
• Be an active participant in project team meetings
• Generate and maintain project status reports
• Potential for travel up to 30%

Skills

Solidworks

AutoCAD

Math skills

Computer skills

Drawing packages

Vendor communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

A.S. degree in a technical field

Tools

Maximo

DBWorks

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

AutoCAD

Job description

McKee Foods is seeking a Design Drafter or Senior Design Drafter to join our Corporate Systems Engineering team in Collegedale, TN. You will design equipment drawings using CAD, ensure accuracy, and collaborate with engineers, shops, and purchasing to fulfill fabrication needs.

The role requires 1 year of drafting experience (Senior level 5 years), proficiency in Solidworks/AutoCAD, and strong math and computer skills.