Drafter (Level I)

Barnhart Crane & Rigging • Memphis, TN

24d

About The Position

A Drafter (Level I) supports engineers in designing and documenting specialty equipment for the heavy lift and transport industry. The position offers hands-on learning while contributing to the design process and project success. The work includes developing CAD models and drawings, supporting fabrication and load testing documentation, preparing specification sheets, and updating documents as needed. The Drafter will develop working knowledge of Barnhart heavy lift and specialty rigging equipment, applicable drawing standards, and equipment documentation practices, while assisting engineers with basic mechanical design, structural analysis, and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• 0–3 years of qualifying experience in CAD operation.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, for documentation and reporting.
• Basic experience with at least one computer-aided design (CAD) software package.
• Strong communication skills for reporting, documenting, and communicating with stakeholders or team members.
• Ability to work effectively on a team and collaborate with field personnel, engineers, and project managers.
• Ability to accurately incorporate design revisions and update associated documents for consistency.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to visit job sites occasionally and work in outdoor and potentially hazardous environments, including activities that may involve standing, walking, crawling, climbing ladders or scaffolding, and lifting moderate weights.
• Must successfully complete all pre-employment assessments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, associate’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or a related CAD-focused degree or certificate program.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Autodesk Inventor or AutoCAD; other parametric CAD packages such as SolidWorks or Creo are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers in designing and documenting equipment for heavy lift and transport projects across North America.
• Create preliminary CAD models and concept drawings.
• Create finalized CAD models and fabrication drawings.
• Provide support during fabrication.
• Prepare load testing documentation, including load test procedure drawings and load test certificates.
• Create specification sheets for project engineers and field personnel.
• Revise documents as required and keep associated documentation consistent.
• Develop working knowledge of existing Barnhart heavy lift and specialty rigging equipment.
• Assist with basic mechanical design and structural analysis tasks.
• Learn applicable industry and company-specific drawing standards, such as ASME, and help ensure designs comply with them.
• Assist in creating organized equipment packages for storing equipment documentation.
• Assist with troubleshooting design problems and work with engineers to resolve them.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Performance-based bonus program.
• 401(k) contributions matched up to 10% of pay.
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability.
• Paid time off.
• Barnhart CARES family care and community service opportunities.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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