Mechanical Design Drafter (Knight Const. & Supply)
About The Position
Growing continually since 1968, Knight Const. & Supply, Inc. (KCS) is a General Contractor focused on large heavy construction projects and industrial plant facility maintenance. As a family-owned company, KCS has been lauded for its work in building and updating hydraulic steel and concrete properties and associated actuators, controlling water flow, fish passage, and barge traffic via dams on systems including the Columbia and Snake Rivers and other waterways in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and the Dakotas. KCS maintains office, manufacturing, and fabrication facilities onsite featuring various skilled trades and administrative personnel. The company seeks motivated individuals to join its team tackling hydroelectric and heavy industrial projects. KCS is seeking a motivated and innovative Mechanical/Structural Drafter with the attitude and skills to support heavy industrial construction projects through CAD 3D modeling and the generation of drawings using AutoDesk Inventor, AutoCAD and Microstation in accordance with contract requirements. The modeling and drawings are required to communicate everything from part details to the construction site model with the installation instruction set required to meet the customer’s objectives and KCS quality and efficiency standards. This position is supported with the latest in computer technology and CAD software.
Requirements
- Minimum three years’ experience with structural/mechanical 3D modeling and drafting, design methods, techniques and procedures
- Proficient with Autodesk Inventor (preferred) or Solidworks, AutoCad, and MicroStation
- Proficient with Vault Basic (Inventor PDM)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products and BlueBeam (PDF) products
- Proficient in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics and related specifications
- Experience with pdf conversion to drawings and vector images
- Experience working with machinists, fabricators and welder operators building from the drawings
- Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions
- Comfortable receiving and providing feedback on models, drawings and workflow
- Able to work independently and collaboratively
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor
Responsibilities
- Complete requested technical modeling and drawing tasks using CAD software
- Review and interpret internal, customer or vendor supplied technical drawings
- Maintain up-to-date training and knowledge on CAD software and drafting standards
- Represent corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Top of market hourly rate DOE
- Employer paid benefit package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance)
- Voluntary health plans (Flexible Spending Account, Long-term Disability and Life)
- 401(k) with Employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays and sick leave
- Stable, family owned and operated business that focuses on the value of our employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
