Draftperson II (52497)

Merritt Aluminum Products•Fort Lupton, CO

46d•$33 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Have you ever worked for a two-time ‘Best Company to Work for in Colorado’ winner? Do you enjoy working for a company that is growing, with big company benefits and a small company feel? Why Merritt Aluminum Products? In 2019 and again in 2024, Merritt Aluminum Products had the honor of winning the Best Companies to Work for in Colorado by CoBiz. We pride ourselves in being the best for our employees, our customers, and each other. Along with having amazing co-workers by your side, we offer a total compensation package that includes: PTO Paid holidays Generous employer contributions to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Company paid life insurance and additional voluntary life available Voluntary long term & short-term disability Quarterly profit-sharing bonus potential 401(k) with company match This role is for someone who takes pride in clean drawings, practical design decisions, and efficient production results. You’ll independently turn custom concepts into production-ready documentation, working closely with engineers and the shop to keep projects moving quickly and accurately. We move fast, and quality matters. If you enjoy solving real-world design challenges, improving systems, and building something tangible every day, this position offers both responsibility and room to grow. The Draftsman II independently produces accurate and moderately complex 2D drawings and 3D models that are manufacturable and aligned with company standards. This role plays a critical part in maintaining fast turnaround times on custom orders while ensuring manufacturability and documentation accuracy. This position requires strong SolidWorks proficiency, practical manufacturing knowledge, and the ability to translate customer requirements into clear, buildable designs. Draftsman II team members also contribute to programming shop equipment and identifying opportunities for improved efficiency and standardization.

Requirements

Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field OR Equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment
2–5+ years SolidWorks in manufacturing
Programming exposure preferred

Nice To Haves

CSWP certification
Sheet metal specialization

Responsibilities

CUSTOM PRODUCT DESIGN Own moderately complex custom design variations from concept to release
Modify assemblies and components while maintaining product quality
Ensure designs are manufacturable and aligned with standards
Assist with product validation
DOCUMENTATION CONTROL & QUALITY Manage drawing revisions and documentation updates
Check drawings for completeness, accuracy, and standards compliance
Support ECR processes and maintain documentation integrity
PROGRAMMING & MANUFACTURING SUPPORT Program shop tools for standard production jobs (plasma, CNC, press brake, etc.)
Troubleshoot programming issues and improve efficiency
Collaborate directly with shop personnel to resolve drawing discrepancies
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & MENTORSHIP Identify opportunities to improve drafting workflows and standards
Support training of Draftsman I
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within engineering
INTEGRITY Exhibits honesty and integrity
Maintains appropriate personal behavior
Able to admit mistakes and learn from them
TRUST Honors commitments
Maintains regular attendance
Requires minimal supervision
EXCELLENCE Demonstrates sound and accurate judgement
Demonstrates a clear understanding of the company's mission statement and values
Accepts and uses feedback to improve performance
RESPECT Respects the decisions of co-workers within the organization
Uses appropriate speech, language and tones with others
Does NOT gossip or involve themselves in the personal lives of co-workers
TEAM WORK Works cooperatively in group/team environments
Proactively offers assistance and support to co-workers
Places the importance of team achievement above individual achievement