Detail Drafter 4

Wabtec • Erie, PA

51d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for people who want to move and improve the world! If you have interests in the areas of Computer Aided Design (CAD), product development, manufacturing, and problem solving, you have come to the right place. You can gain real world work experience while making an impact on the design of our products in the Locomotive, Transit, Marine and Stationary, or Mining Propulsion systems businesses. Wabtec’s Detail Drafter will work in Unigraphics NX and Teamcenter to create manufacturing drawings that may include anything from sheet metal, heavy fabrication, forged parts, and electric motors, to piping, cabling, or mechanical and electrical assemblies. This is an hourly union represented position.

Requirements

• Completed a minimum of an Associate’s Degree or higher in Engineering, Mechanical Design, Computer Aided Design, Mechanical Drafting, or related technical program.
• Experienced with 3D modeling, assembly, and drafting work using CAD software (Siemens NX preferred).
• Working knowledge of drafting practices, manufacturing methods, shop tolerances, engineering, and manufacturing standards.
• Strong initiative with the ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong desire to learn and develop technically in the CAD domain.
• Demonstrated skills in technical aptitude, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Effective communication & interpersonal skills with an emphasis on technical communication.
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing experience.
• Ability to deliver work to specified schedule with high quality.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed drawings across multiple areas of the business.
• Work closely and under the guidance of one of the team’s lead designers.
• Create new components that are part of the lead designer’s and engineer’s conceptual design.
• Create simple, one sheet drawings, and on occasion sub-assemblies or revisions of pre-existing drawings.
• Ensure all work is reviewed and approved by the lead engineer and a representative of manufacturing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree