3D Drafter / Designer

A wood products manufacturing company is seeking a 3D Drafter/ Designer.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

-Minimum of five years experience in an industrial manufacturing field.

-Two year associate degree from a technical school supportive of drafting and designing.

-Superior drafting ability in producing high quality and accurate documents.

-Knowledge of Wood Products Equipment is highly desired.

-Minimum of five years experience using 2D & experience a must. Autodesk AutoCAD experience recommended.

-Has knowledge of commonly used manufacturing processes regarding Plate Fabrication, Forming, Welding, Milling, Turning, Drilling operations to effectively document such parts. CNC part design is a plus.

-Applicant should be mechanically inclined and have ability to understand basic motion and manufacturing tolerances.

-Transforms mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical designs from engineering team using computer aided design (CAD) into detail and assembly drawings. All drawings will include two and three dimensional orthographic projections, sectional, auxiliary, associative dimensions and complete bill of materials.

-Reviews drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established company drafting standards and specifications. -Develop and control bills of materials from inception through project costing onto production.

-Be fully accountable for revisions, drawings, bill of material and 3D model accuracy and integration.

-Work with suppliers to determine dimensional specifications required for designs and 3D Models.

-Preparation of drawing packets for costing, sales, production and customer manuals.

-Must demonstrate effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

-Strong computer skills required: MS Office Suite experience preferred.

-Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player.

NEW EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS:

-A pre-employment drug screen test is mandatory for of all new hires. The drug screen test will be administered if the applicant accepts the position.

-A background check will also be requested. This will require submission of personal ID numbers which will be held confidential.

-All new employees are required to read and acknowledge an understanding and acceptance of the Employee Handbook and Health and Safety Manual.

EMPLOYER PROVIDED BENEFITS:

-Employer provides a participating medical plan effective the first of the month following 60-days of continual employment. The employer pays 70% of the premium and the employee pays 30% of the premium via an employee-authorized payroll deduct.

-Employer provides a participating dental plan effective the first of the month following 60-days of continual employment. The employer pays 50% of the premium and the employee pays 50% of the premium via an employee-authorized payroll deduct.

-Employer provides a 401-K matching plan which employees are eligible to participate in the first part of the month following 30-days from the hire date. Employees may contribute to the plan on a pre-tax basis. Employees can save from 1% to 100% of the employees pay, up to a dollar maximum of $18,000 for 2017, before federal income taxes are withheld. If over the age 50, an additional $6,000 can be contributed for 2017. To encourage saving for retirement, Employer will match, dollar for dollar, up to 2% of your eligible compensation. Eligible compensation is defined as your base wages (regular earnings) excluding overtime, bonuses and per-diem.

-A discretionary, year-end bonus program is in effect. This bonus is primarily based upon an employee’s overall performance for the past year with the actual payout entirely discretionary.

-A minimum of thirty-two hours per week must be worked to be considered a full time employee. Part time employees and temporary employees are not eligible for paid vacation benefits. Therefore, no vacation time will be accrued. Employees that qualify as full-time but work less than 40 hours per week accrue vacation based on hours worked.

-Employer recognizes 8-paid holidays / calendar year based upon certain eligibility requirements.

-For every 30-hours worked 1-hr of sick time is accrued based on a calendar year. Maximum accrual is 40-hours per year. New employees are not eligible for sick hours until 91-days from the date of hire.

-New employees are hired for a 90-day trial period which allows the employee time to settle in and determine if the employer is a good fit for the employee and for employer to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the basic job requirements. The starting wage scale for this position is dependent on the individual’s qualifications and experience. The starting wage level may or may not be changed at the end of 90-days depending on the evaluation.

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

• Associate

Required experience:

• using Autodesk Inventor: 5 years