Technical Drafter

Summary:

We are seeking an accomplished Technical Drafter with knowledge of CATIA V5 equipment to create 2D and 3D layouts, detailed drawings, sketches, and diagrams. Details include all views and dimensions key to manufacturing superior parts for our customers. Individuals will also ensure compliance with the customer (Digital Product Definition) DPD procedures.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as CAD, CAM, or CATIA

• Uses computer-assisted design/drafting (CATIA V5 2D Drawing) equipment and software to develop part layouts.
• Converts existing production drawings to AutoCAD/CATIA 2D Drawings.
• Uses computer-assisted design/drafting (AutoCAD) equipment and software to develop part layouts.

• Creates and modifies detailed drawings using CAD hardware and software from sketches, layouts, or notes provided by engineering.
• Completes details of major layout drawings prepared by others in accordance with standard engineering drafting practices
• Combines various details from sketches, drawings, or blueprints and makes required calculations.
• Works from previous drawings, layouts, detailed sketches, notes, verbal instructions, and standard references directed by engineers.
• Contributes design modifications to facilitate manufacturing operation or quality of the product.
• Checks drawing plots versus the project input for correctness and conformance to standards.
• Works with engineers regarding model accuracy, design, drafting standards, and ECN/ECR documentation.
• Works with system management including file maintenance, backup, and storage.
• Makes final sketch of proposed drawings, checking dimensions of parts, materials to be used, the relation of one part to another, and relation of various parts to the whole structure/ project, ensuring completeness, clarity, and accuracy.
• Sketches rough layout of machine and computes angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii, clearances, tolerances, leverages, and location of holes.
• Utilizes knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to complete drawings.
• Draft detailed multi-view drawings of machined parts and products.
• Additional Duties, as assigned.

Requirements: Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

• Two (2) or more years’ experience with the development, management, and release of drawing packages, including performing drawing reviews and leading drawings through the release process.
• At least one (1) year of current CATIA V5 2D/3D design and drafting experience.
• High school diploma and Associate degree (A.A.) in Computer Aided Drafting from two-year college or technical school preferred.
• Must have high skill level in AutoCAD mechanical software.
• Strong expertise in mechanical design and subsystems packaging
• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to read blueprints and have experience using GD&T
• Ability to complete basic mathematical calculations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to be able to read and interpret documents (i.e., safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, procedure manuals)
• Ability to write routine reports, operating instructions, and correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

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