Mechanical Engineering Drafting Apprentice - OCU - Technical - 1st Shift - Apprentice

Job Summary

As part of a formal apprenticeship or regional training program, assists Product Design Technicians to learn and develop the skills necessary to obtain a regionally applicable, Certification as an Experienced Technician (e.g. US Department of Labor). Independently performs work to help support area needs during work rotations in other applicable teams.

Develops capability to ensure model and drawing quality. Learns to create and maintain product specifications utilizing Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing. Utilizes Computer Aided Design (CAD) data management tools for configuration control and to maintain security. Acquires knowledge to apply company, industry, national, and international standards. Learns to processes internal engineering work requests. Engages with required functional areas as needed. Attends classes and training programs and makes appropriate progress necessary to build skill and knowledge.

• Learns to create and maintain quality engineering product drawings and solid models through the application of company, industry, national, and international standards.
• Assists with the processing of internal engineering Work Requests; with the Technician or Associate, communicates and works with originators of the Work Requests; learns to deliver completed work requests on schedule or contact the customer to modify the schedule as necessary.
• Learns to engage with required functional areas to review completed drawings and models and assists with modifications as needed.
• Assists with the design of components through layout studies and dimensional stack ups.
• Attends classes and training programs and makes appropriate progress necessary to build basic skills and knowledge required to pass Department of Labor certification examinations.
• Assists technicians and engineers as required.
• Learns and applies appropriate Company and department rules and guidelines to work.
• Participates in the maintenance of quality procedures.
• Participates in improvement projects.
• Maintains cleanliness within the workplace.
• Learns and complies with departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates confidentiality as required.
• Participates in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done.