Drafter

Etnyre International•Owensboro, KY

About The Position

Hendrick Screen Company is seeking a Drafter to support the design and manufacture of custom industrial screening products. The role creates accurate customer approval drawings, fabrication drawings, part details, assemblies, and related documentation for Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, and Manufacturing. The Drafter works in an engineered-to-order manufacturing environment where designs can vary substantially between projects. The position requires strong AutoCAD and 3D modeling skills, mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and an understanding of how drawings translate into fabricated components. The Drafter works closely with Engineering, Sales/Customer Service, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality on product configuration, customer requirements, fabrication needs, material and BOM information, inspection requirements, drawing revisions, and problem solving. The role also supports shop-floor questions, maintains organized drawing and project records, and participates in continuous improvement of drawing standards, engineering documentation, and manufacturing workflows.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Technical training in Drafting, CAD, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, particularly 2D mechanical drafting and 3D modeling.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and fabrication documentation.
Strong mathematical skills, including fractions, decimals, geometry, and basic trigonometry.
Ability to visualize components and assemblies from two-dimensional drawings.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, Quality, and Manufacturing personnel.
Ability to identify missing dimensions or manufacturing information before drawings reach the shop.
Understanding of the relationship between raw-material selection, cut lengths, component drawings, and final assemblies.
Ability to work with custom-engineered products rather than only repetitive production parts.
Strong problem-solving skills when working from incomplete or unusual customer requirements.
Ability to maintain accuracy under project and production deadlines.
Willingness to seek clarification rather than make undocumented assumptions when requirements are unclear.
Ownership of drawing quality and documentation.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical certificate in Drafting, 2D CAD/3D Modeling, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Manufacturing Technology.
2+ years of mechanical drafting experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
Experience with 3D CAD modeling in CREO (Pro/E).
Experience working directly with welders, fabricators, machinists, and production personnel.

Responsibilities

Create and revise 2D drawings and 3D models for custom screen products, assemblies, and fabricated components.
Develop customer approval and submittal drawings that show dimensions, configurations, connections, materials, and project-specific requirements.
Produce shop and fabrication drawings that communicate how components are to be cut, formed, welded, machined, and assembled.
Create drawings for individual parts and subassemblies, including dimensions, tolerances, material specifications, weld information, and fabrication notes.
Ensure drawings give Manufacturing sufficient information to reproduce the intended design without undocumented calculations or assumptions.
Work with Engineering to convert design concepts into manufacturable drawings.
Assist Sales and Engineering with revisions resulting from customer comments or changes in project requirements.
Maintain accurate drawing revisions and ensure released drawings reflect the current approved design.
Check drawings for dimensional accuracy, manufacturability, completeness, and consistency before release.
Support Manufacturing by answering drawing-related questions and resolving discrepancies found during fabrication.
Work with Purchasing and Manufacturing to ensure material sizes and component requirements on drawings and BOMs are practical and clearly defined.
Use standard designs and proven manufacturing practices where possible while documenting project-specific variations.
Maintain organized electronic drawing and project records.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to drawing standards, engineering documentation, and manufacturing workflows.