Mechanical Drafter

Description

Summit Bodyworks, a premier builder of tool trucks, mobile libraries, moving trucks and other specialty vehicles has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Mechanical Drafter. As a Drafter, it will be your responsibility to bring to life a customer's vision for their perfect custom vehicle. You are responsible for producing drawings, bill of materials, and detailed information to produce custom vehicles. 

WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR 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, Sick Time, and Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Car Discount Program

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop detailed drawings for various customers, with comparisons of available designs accounting for quality and functionality.
• Develop vehicle specifications across a wide range of industries. 
• Define component specifications for vehicle bodies, HVAC, lighting, and cabinetry.
• Work with purchasing and production to assist with material sourcing, advising material quality needs in contrast to availability and price. 
• Produce vehicle drawings in AutoCAD ensuring all customer requirements are met, adjusting for revisions based on feedback.
• Define detailed design drawings to support: sheet metal cutting and forming, fabrication, woodshop, assembly, and production lines.
• Create bills of materials, interfaced with procurement and production.
• Maintain revision control, ensuring all departments are up to date. 
• Process and enact change orders from engineering, customer feedback, quality assurance, and sales specifications.
• Resolve manufacturing shop floor questions and issues.
• Design for manufacturing and assembly from concept to final product.
• Provide detailed drawings in SolidWorks and install instructions for the manufacturing teams, revising in collaboration.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Requires frequent sitting, standing, balancing, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment.
• Ability to communicate by providing verbal feedback in a professional manner.
• Ability to receive and analyze data and input into the computer.
• Normal range of hearing and vision.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Associate's degree or certificate in Computer-Aided Drafting, Mechanical Design, or a related technical field. 
• Valid Driver's License and MVR in good standing.
• SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience.
• Communication skills to interact with multiple departments. 
• Ability to effectively communicate design instruction and concept. 
• Detail oriented to accurately capture and display important information.
• Minimum of one year experience in a manufacturing facility, with a track record of successful interdepartmental collaboration.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver's license and MVR in good standing.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Ability to successfully complete a General Abilities Assessment and Post-offer background check, physical and drug screening.

JOB DETAILS:

• Type: Hourly
• Compensation Range: $25.00 - $32.00
• Reports To: Engineering Supervisor
• Shift: 1st shift - 5 days a week
• Closing Date: Open until filled.

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