Designer Drafter - Mid Level

Summary

The Design Drafter is responsible for creating designs using CAD software to produce drawings that can be used for the manufacturing of products.

• Create drawings using CAD software.
• Review mechanical drawings, updating job information, etc.
• Required to be highly organized and exhibit technical proficiency.
• Exhibit safe work habits adhering to all PPE and OSHA during times in the manufacturing area.
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time by management.

• Associate’s degree with 3-10 years experience preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret manufacturing drawings, technical manuals, diagrams, and standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with mechanical drawings.
• Experience with BOM and procurements preferred.
• Heat exchanger or similar mechanical plant equipment experience is a plus.

• Knowledge and skill with CAD software, preferably AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interface effectively within all levels of the organization and external customers.
• Demonstrate organizational skills, practice time management, meet deadlines and drive projects to completion.
• Strategic and creative thinking to analyze issues that may arise and create solutions.
• Ability to respond positively to feedback and implement change in process and procedures as needed.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes.
• Work well with all levels of the organization.

• Employee is regularly required to speak and hear.
• Employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk and use two hands.
• Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds on occasions.
• Employee is regularly required to work in front of a computer for up to 8 hours a day.
• Work hours may fluctuate based on demand.
• Employee must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and move around an office environment that may require movement in small areas.
• Employee is required to wear safety shoes and safety glasses when in a manufacturing area. Must have the ability to wear hearing protection when in production areas that require it.
• Employee is required to be on site during scheduled shift to perform daily duties and responsibilities.

• The employee will work in a professional office environment with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment. Occasionally, working in a production area will be required with exposure to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. May occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and loud noise while on the production floor.

The hourly payrate range for this position is $32.00 to $40.00. The actual salary offered may be influenced by training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at  Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re expanding the possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it – for our clients and each other. If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation.

With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

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