Draftsperson I (Entry Level) (52494)

Merritt Aluminum Products•Fort Lupton, CO

6d•$29 - $38•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 The hiring range for this position is $29.00-$38.00 per hour depending on experience. If you’re early in your drafting career and want to work on real products that get built every day, this is an opportunity to grow quickly in a hands-on manufacturing environment. You’ll be part of a team that designs custom aluminum truck equipment with tight turnaround times and high standards for accuracy. We value craftsmanship in our drawings just as much as in our welds. If you’re detail-oriented, curious about how things are made, and motivated to develop into a higher-level technical contributor, you’ll find real opportunity here. The Draftsperson I supports the engineering department by creating accurate 2D drawings and 3D models under supervision. This role is focused on speed, accuracy, and learning how real products are designed and built in a manufacturing environment. This position is ideal for someone early in their drafting career who wants hands-on exposure to manufacturing, programming, and product development. The Draftsman I will work closely with engineers and shop personnel to ensure drawings are clear, organized, and production-ready while building the foundation for future advancement within the department.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Drafting, CAD, Engineering Technology OR Technical certificate in SolidWorks / CAD OR Equivalent hands-on experience
0–2 years drafting experience

Responsibilities

CUSTOM PRODUCT DESIGN Modify existing models to create dimensional custom variations
Produce clean, accurate drawings using company standards and templates
Apply basic dimensioning and tolerancing practices
Assist in performing product testing
DOCUMENTATION & REVISION CONTROL Maintain drawing files and documentation within company systems
Process drawing updates and redlines accurately
Support ECR-related documentation updates
MANUFACTURING SUPPORT Assist shop personnel with drawing clarifications
Begin learning programming basics for shop tools (plasma, laser, press brake, etc.)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & STANDARDS Develop proficiency in SolidWorks and company CAD standards
Learn Merritt product lines and fabrication methods
Participate in training and skill development initiatives
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