Draftsman I - Heritage Equipment (Athol)

Idaho Forest Group • Athol, ID

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About The Position

Idaho Forest Group is currently seeking a Draftsman Level 1 to join our Heritage Equipment team, with future growth potential into our R&D initiatives. This position will have primary responsibility for the reproduction of parts design, parts reproduction manufacturing, research vendor capabilities, and troubleshooting of parts integration for the company’s vintage equipment collection.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in mechanical drafting or design.
• 0-3 years of drafting/design experience.
• Experience in 2D CAD (AutoCAD) and 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
• General knowledge of gears and basic design principles
• Experience with 3D scanning equipment
• Good understanding of fabrication, machining, and assembly processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; computer skills including excel, word, email
• Ability to plan, develop and organize multiple demands
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Self-motivation; results oriented
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations
• Design flat pattern parts for water/laser/plasma/torch, understand capabilities and limitations of each process and be able to select most viable option for parts that are drawn.
• Design parts for machining including parts from castings and fully machined parts such as shafts and other fabrications
• Design parts in solid modeling software from scan data.
• Create assemblies of modeled parts to check fits and interferences
• Operate 3D scanning equipment
• Operate 3D Printing equipment for prototyping and pattern making
• Create Bill of Materials for assemblies
• Consistently work at acceptable production levels
• Knowledge of material composition for selection of proper materials for engineered parts such as castings, shafts, and fabrications
• Other duties as needed

What This Job Offers

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