Mechanical Drafter
About The Position
A Mechanical Drafter with Astronics AES works with mechanical engineers to create and modify detailed drawings and models using CAD software in compliance with applicable standards and specifications. The role supports multiple engineering teams and programs concurrently, prioritizes drawing tasks to schedule, follows established drafting procedures and standards, and supports engineering with model accuracy and Engineering Change Order documentation. The position creates and modifies drawings from existing drawings, models, sketches, or engineering notes; collaborates with design engineering on drawing dimensioning; and creates and modifies Engineering Change Orders in the Product Lifecycle Management System. The drafter works independently and completes assigned work within allotted time while following department procedures and team guidelines. Employment is contingent upon authorization to access items subject to applicable U.S. export-control laws, where required, and successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test, including cannabis screening.
Requirements
- Demonstrated familiarity with the essential functions of the position, typically through 2 or more years of direct experience.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks for several customers.
- Ability to follow established procedures with a high attention to detail.
- Intermediate understanding of mechanical CAD software, specifically SolidWorks.
- Familiarity with 2D CAD software such as AutoCAD.
- Basic understanding of mechanical design concepts and techniques.
- Familiarity with ASME Y14 requirements for documenting designs, including drawing definitions and dimensioning classifications.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite software.
- Familiarity with SharePoint and other web-based data tools.
- Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management software such as Empower-Omnify or Windchill.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school, or a suitable combination of work experience and education.
- Ability to use AI tools to help create simple macros, scripts, or templates that make MCAD drafting tasks faster and more consistent.
Responsibilities
- Create and modify detailed drawings using CAD software from existing drawings, models, sketches, or notes provided by engineering.
- Work with design engineering to determine the best dimensioning application for drawings.
- Create and modify Engineering Change Orders in the Product Lifecycle Management System.
- Support model accuracy and Engineering Change Order documentation.
- Manage and prioritize assigned drawing tasks across multiple engineering teams and programs to meet schedules.
- Work independently and complete assigned tasks within allotted time.
- Follow department procedures and team guidelines.
Benefits
- Quarterly profit-sharing bonus eligibility.
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Optional critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
- 401(k) plan.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid time off starting at 120 hours annually.
- 12 paid holidays per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
