Drafter I Electrical

Terex Corporation • Jefferson, NC

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About The Position

American Emergency Vehicles (AEV), part of Terex Corporation, is seeking a Drafter I Electrical to provide routine drafting support. The role prepares drawings and schematics from specifications, layouts, blueprints, and sketches, using established techniques, standards, and computer-aided drafting software. The Drafter coordinates with engineers and designers and works in a support role on projects of limited complexity.

The position develops and maintains technical drawings and bills of material, reviews design information, and supports component and system design, manufacturing, and production needs. Work is performed in a general office environment, with plant-floor work as required.

Requirements

• CAD and CAE software experience.
• Experience with problem-solving techniques, including 5 Why and root cause analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work directly with hourly production employees and leadership on manufacturing initiatives and progress updates.
• Strong work ethic; highly motivated, organized, and self-disciplined.
• Versatility and flexibility, including willingness to work with changing priorities.
• Self-motivation and ability to stay on task.
• Ability to prioritize and execute concurrent assignments effectively in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong and consistent attention to detail.
• Creative, innovative, and able to work as a team player.
• Ability to use sound judgment and make timely decisions.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Solid PC skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, layouts, and other written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to other employees in the organization.
• Typically requires 0–2 years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the manufacturing industry and vocational standards.
• Automotive technology experience with programming and troubleshooting OEM issues.
• Associate’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed design drawings and specifications from markups and verbal instructions using computer-assisted drafting equipment.
• Consult and coordinate with other workers on designing, laying out, and detailing components and systems, resolving design or other problems, and completing projects and tasks on time.
• Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and applicable procedures and instructions.
• Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or reduce production problems.
• Check dimensions of materials to ensure proper fit and function.
• Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views depicting functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.
• Keep abreast of current CAD standards to maintain continuity in drawing and bill-of-material development.
• Maintain the library of production drawings and bills of material as a central source of current reference information accessible to all departments.

What This Job Offers

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