SolidWorks Drafter

The Lee Company; Westbrook (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health insurance

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Daycare subsidy

Job summary

An innovative manufacturing company located in Westbrook, Connecticut is seeking Drafters/Designers. This role involves developing detailed design documentation, collaborating with engineers, and preparing both 3D models and 2D drawings. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preference for an Associate’s Degree. Skills in 3D CAD software, particularly SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office are essential. The position offers career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Must possess mechanical aptitude and math skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings and follow work instructions.
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings from engineering input.
• Calculate dimensions and allowances as per specifications.
• Initiate change orders and create engineering forms.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Significant math skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Proofreading

3D CAD software

Microsoft Office proficiency

Familiarity with ASME Y14.5

Education

High school diploma, GED, or trade school education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

Job description

Drafters/Designers work in an engineering environment to develop detailed design documentation for manufacturing. Create and document designs according to engineering and/or customer specifications. Collaborate with engineers, machinists, and production assembly personnel to implement new designs and design changes.

Qualifications:

High school diploma, GED, or trade school education. Associate’s Degree preferred.

Mechanical aptitude, and significant math skills.

Excellent attention to detail, ability to prioritize, strong organizational and time management skills.

Must be able to proofread documents, mechanical drawings, and Bills of Material.

Experience in the use of 3D CAD software, familiarity with SolidWorks and PDM a plus.

Proficient with Microsoft Office products.

Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

Responsibilities:

• Follow work instructions, interpret engineering drawings/blueprints.
• Follow specified procedures and established techniques, create fully constrained 3D models from engineering input.
• Create and prepare fully dimensioned 2D drawings from 3D models, layouts, sketches, or engineering input.
• Calculate dimensions and standard allowances in accordance with established procedures and specifications.
• Perform complex multi-part tolerance stack-ups.
• Initiate change orders and create Engineering forms using computer aided drafting program.

The Lee Company Advantages:

The Lee Company offers opportunities for career growth in a well-managed company providing an attractive range of benefits including company-paid health insurance, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and daycare subsidy. The Lee Company is situated in southern New England in a rural, campus setting close to the Long Island Sound.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.