Drafter

Location: Wathena

Description

Summit Truck Bodies is a quality manufacturer of custom designed service and lube truck bodies, is expanding its workforce due to increasing sales. If you are a motivated team player who is committed to producing a high-quality product on time and safely, we want you on our team. We are looking for a production drafter who will be responsible for preparing new product design layouts and drawings for parts, weldments and assemblies.

If you are a motivated team player, who is committed to producing a high quality product on time and safely, we want you on our team.

WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR BENEFITS ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES INCLUDING:

* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

* Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance

* 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution

* HSA and/or FSA, as applicable

* Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays

* Employee Car Discount Program

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Prepare new product design layout, part, weldment and assembly drawings.

* Revision and correct existing drawings.

* Create bills of materials and parts lists for assembly drawings.

* Assign part numbers per established guidelines.

* Work directly with Engineering Manager or Engineering Specialist and Sales to interpret project direction for the development or revision of the product

* Communicate with other departments as required for project work.

* Document actions by completing production and quality forms.

* Maintain a clean and safe work area.

* Maintain and wear all required personal protective safety equipment.

* Participate in all continuous improvement programs by offering suggestions and exhibiting initiative in areas within direct control.

* Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

* Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stopping and stretching.

* Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, copier machine and other office equipment.

* Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to read numbers, reports and computer terminals.

* Requires normal range of hearing and vision.

* Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.

* Requires working occasionally in areas that are not ventilated or air-conditioned.

* Must understand vague and implicit instructions, and react favorably in all work situations.

* Must be able to analyze many variables and choose the most effective course of action for the organization at any given point in time.

* Must be able to communicate providing verbal feedback in a professional manner.

* Ability to receive and analyze data and input into the computer.

* Ability to do simple math calculations, input data into the computer and analyze data as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE &

SKILLS:

* High School Diploma or equivalent

* Experience or Associate/Bachelor's degree in drafting

* Must have a valid Driver's License and MVR in good standing

* Must have basic knowledge and understanding of drafting fundamentals along with experience in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor

* Experience in metal fabrication.

* Ability to work with multiple priorities and constant interruptions.

* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constant demands and shifting of priorities.

* Ability to work with all levels of employees.

* Superior communication skills, both written and oral.

* Ability to be responsive and highly efficient with relaying information.

* Excellent computer skills.

* Detail oriented.

* Ability to successfully complete a General Abilities Assessment and pass a post-offer background check, physical and drug screening.

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