Solidworks Drafter (Hybrid)

Laitram LLC; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Intralox, a division of Laitram, designs and installs industrial equipment worldwide. We seek a SolidWorks Drafter to support engineers, project managers, and field technicians with 2D drawings and 3D models, BOMs, and documentation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, precise drafting, and collaboration across manufacturing and field operations in a global setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical/vocational training in Drafting, Engineering Technology or related field.
• Self‑managed, detail oriented, team‑player with good written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• SolidWorks or ProEngineer (or equivalent) 3D software experience.
• Experience with operating within a PDM system.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication CAD experience.
• Mechanically competent.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with 2D drawings and 3D solid modeling for new equipment, product design changes and plant layouts.
• Create/maintain bills of materials for manufacturing of equipment.
• Maintain engineering documents using Product Data Management systems.
• Assist engineers with large and/or emergency projects as needed.
• Follow field work as needed for context (research problems, monitor tests, installations and startups).

Education

Associate degree or technical/vocational training in Drafting, Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

ProEngineer

PDM system

Sheet metal CAD

Windows

MS Office

Job description

General Summary

Intralox has an opening for a Solidworks Drafter to assist engineers, project managers, and field service technicians, as needed, with the design, development, and installation of industrial equipment for our customers. Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative conveyance solutions and services that improve lives and optimize businesses worldwide. Our global workforce of over 3,000 employees in 20+ countries consist of reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers’ growth worldwide for more than 50 years. Intralox was founded on the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect. We invest heavily in these values and aim to practice our business philosophy principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence. We believe in the power of a good idea no matter where it comes from, using trust as the foundation to how we work, and that self-managed people are our greatest asset.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Creating Solidworks drawings and solid models for new projects
• Incorporating drawing changes for product improvement and produce “As Built” drawings
• Maintaining project Bill of Materials
• Communicate with fabricators and vendors about technical aspects of the equipment
• Managing the group’s PDM system
• Report generation, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Assist engineers with 2D drawings and 3D solid modeling for new equipment, product design changes and plant layouts
• Create/maintain bills of materials for the manufacturing of equipment
• Maintain engineering documents using Product Data Management systems
• Assist engineers with large and/or emergency projects as needed
• Follow field work as needed for context (e.g. research problems, monitor tests, installations and startups)

Requirements:

• Associate degree or technical/vocational training in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field, or 2+ years of experience using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Self-managed, detail oriented, team-player with good written and oral communication skills
• Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Fluent in written/spoken English
• SolidWorks or ProEngineer (or equivalent) 3D software experience
• Experience with operating within a PDM system
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication CAD experience
• Mechanically competent

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Project and Oracle products
• College or vocational/technical degree

SolidWorks Certifications:

• Certified SolidWorks Professional – Advanced Sheet Metal (CSWPA-SM)
• Certified SolidWorks Professional Advanced Drawing Tools (CSWPA-DT).

At Intralox, you will:

• Contribute directly to the design and delivery of innovative industrial equipment used by customers around the world.
• Work closely with engineers, project managers, and field service technicians in a collaborative, problem-solving environment.
• Be part of a company built on trust, self-management, and respect, where ideas are valued regardless of title or tenure.
• Join a stable, growing global organization that invests in long-term relationships and continuous improvement.