Drafter

Job Description

Department: Engineering

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Engineering/Drafting Manager

Grade/Level: 5

Amount of Travel Required: None

Job Type: Regular

Positions Supervised: None

Work Schedule: 1st shift Monday - Friday Additional hours as needed.

POSITION SUMMARY

Prepare detailed working drawings of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Develop detailed CAD (computer-assisted drafting models) design drawings and specifications for fabricated and machined components, using CAD equipment.
Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, and systems using solid modeling program.
Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials. Create BOM (Bill of Materials).
Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
Position instructions and comments onto drawings.
Lay out, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of pump products.
Provide mylar or cardboard templates as necessary to the quality team, production floor, and vendors.
Comply with established safety policies and procedures. Wear required Personal Protective Equipment as directed. Use appropriate tools designed for their specific job tasks. Provide feedback related to hazard assessments and/or accident investigations.
Act in accordance with Patterson's Company policies (ex. Harassment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethics, etc.).
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Persistence - Ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition or discouragement.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required Associate Degree (two year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Drafting diploma

Experience: None

Computer Skills: CAD (2D & 3D modeling), Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, Syteline

Certifications &* Licenses*: None

Other Requirements: Perform all other duties as required by supervision.
Overtime as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.