Drafting Associate

WireCrafters • Louisville, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

WireCrafters, LLC is a privately owned manufacturer of wire partitions, storage lockers, safety barriers, and related material handling products. The Drafting Associate creates production drawings and job specifications needed to fabricate and produce high-quality woven wire products. This is an onsite office position with no remote work available. The workday is eight hours, five days per week, with mandatory overtime depending on the operation schedule. Work may be performed independently or with coworkers, at a steady pace with daily productivity goals.

Starting pay depends on experience. Associates receive regular quarterly raises beginning at three months until reaching the current top pay of $33.99; after reaching top pay, they receive an annual cost-of-living raise. Benefits eligibility begins after 90 days.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of drafting experience or an Associate’s Degree in CADD.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to understand and design special products as needed.
• Ability to understand blueprint details and translate them into functional production drawings and instructions.
• Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Outlook/email.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to read a standard tape measure.
• Strong math skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and sketches provided by customers and Sales accurately.
• Create formal production drawings using the company’s General Drafting Standards.
• Audit and review drawings and installation instructions provided to customers.
• Provide timely feedback to the Engineering Manager about system and procedure failures and quality concerns.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, eligible after 90 days.
• Flexible Spending Account, eligible after 90 days.
• Life insurance, eligible after 90 days.
• 401(k), eligible after 90 days.
• 401(k) matching, eligible after 90 days.
• Paid time off, eligible after 90 days.
• Regular quarterly raises beginning at three months until top pay is reached; annual cost-of-living raises thereafter.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED