Drafter (Manufacturing Engineer Support)

at Spudnik Equipment Company in Blackfoot, Idaho, United States

POSITION: M.E. Support Drafter LOCATION: Blackfoot, Idaho JOB SUMMARY: This role will primarily support the Manufacturing Engineers, Production Weld and Assembly teams by creating and maintaining product specific models and drawings to be used by shop floor personnel. The ME Support Drafter will be responsible for preparing detailed drawings and specifications of equipment, subcomponents, and individual parts for use in issuing jobs, parts books, service manuals, and other manufacturing documentation. Drawings will be created using the software designated and approved by Spudnik. The Drafter must utilize knowledge of various machines, engineering and drafting practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to complete drawings. The Drafter will work with multiple departments such as Engineering, Production Control, Production, Service & Repair as well as vendors and dealers so teamwork and customer service skills are vitally important. When required, the Drafter will provide information and support to necessary departments during activities such as fabrication, welding, assembly, troubleshooting, and repair processes. The Drafter will consistently demonstrate a high level of responsibility and accountability. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary. - Document existing production process. - Use required software and tools to create accurate drawings based on hand-drawn sketches, 2D printed drawings, engineering notes, 3D models, or other sources. - Document current equipment configurations by creating and completing accurate engineering drawings. - Readily update and modify completed or in-process drawings and pictures to reflect necessary design changes made during the design process. - Maintain existing drawings by incorporating engineering changes or shop floor preferences in a timely and accurate fashion. - Consult other departments and staff such as Engineers, other Drafters, and Production personnel to properly interpret design concepts, determine the nature and type of drawing required, and ensure accurate relay of information and specifications for drawings. - Process Bill of Material changes in cooperation with Engineers and other departments. - Prioritize work schedule based on build plan and customer needs. - Work closely with the weld and assembly departments to create, make updates and support models and drawings as needed. ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary. - Work in a team environment with little or no supervision. - Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment. - Fill in during team member absences. - Promote the company's core values. Integrity, respect, commitment, quality, innovation. - Create and maintain parts book drawings in cooperation with Engineers and other departments. - Have an open mind and be flexible to changing requirements. QUALIFICATIONS: - Associate degree in drafting, design, engineering or equivalent workplace experience. - Demonstrated knowledge of drafting and detailing standards. - Ability to successfully manage, prioritize, and organize multiple projects, deadlines, and tasks with little supervision in both team and independent environments. - Excellent troubleshooting, critical thinking, and analytical skills. - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to communicate in groups or one-on-one settings. - Commitment to excellent customer service for both internal and external customers. - Ability to effectively work with CAD software, spreadsheets, word processing documents, and other applicable computer systems and software. - Work in an industrial environment wearing appropriate PPE. - Squat, kneel, bend, twist, and lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. - Positive working relationship with shop personnel, leads and managers. MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT TYPICALLY OPERATED: - Basic clerical machines including computer, printer, adding machine, telephone, fax, etc. - Other machines or equipment specific to departmental or facility needs.