Associate Design Drafter
| Company | Valmont |
|---|---|
| Location | Papillion, NE, USA |
| Salary | $19.62 – $35.87 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- High School diploma and 1+ years of work/educational experience
- Technical skills in computer-aided drafting and basic mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry) from an Associate of Applied Science degree or related experience
- Experience with 3-D modeling techniques
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and product requirements
- Ability to travel up to 5% (domestically)
Responsibilities
- Reports to Drafting Manager with no direct or indirect reports
- Travel up to 5% (domestically) for this role
- Investigates and analyzes design problems, determining necessary changes and corrections
- Makes sketches for other designers/drafters
- Interprets specifications and standards, provides information to ensure customer requirements are met
- Requisitions parts and products for company use
- Prepares lists and quantities for purchasing
- Discusses assignment details with engineers, supervisors, customers, and suppliers, preparing sketches and drawings for manufacturing plans
- Communicates with customers to resolve specification questions
- Assists team members with shop drawings on a project basis
- Reviews customer contract drawings, specifications, and instructions
- Manages department backlog, updates computerized backlog, and meets schedule commitments
- Maintains productivity and order accuracy as per departmental priorities
- Keeps a cooperative and professional attitude with all departments
- Maintains an accurate filing system of customer requirements
- Stays aware of current drafting policies, procedures, and manufacturing capabilities
- Recommends and helps implement changes to drafting procedures and standard designs
- Handles special assignments as requested
- Provides assistance to departments in interpreting customer specifications and manufacturing capabilities
- Supports any department with technical or drafting needs to enhance product or company interests
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in Drafting
- Strong working knowledge of 3D Computer-Aided Design Software
- AutoCAD 2013, Reproduction Equipment, Scientific Calculator, and Drafting Equipment knowledge/experience