Mechanical Drafter

Precision Grinding•Rochester, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepare detailed working CAD models and drawings of assemblies, components, parts, fixturing, tooling and gaging. Create detailed models and drawings which include accurate depictions, dimensions, attributes and other engineering information. Work under the direction of manufacturing and process engineers.

Requirements

U.S. Person status required for work in an ITAR controlled facility
2 year technical degree (Associates or equivalent) in design or technical related field or equivalent skill and experience.
Demonstrable evidence of at least 2 years experience in a design or drafting environment using CAD software is required.
Computer aided design CAD software — Dassault Systems SolidWorks
Office suite software — Microsoft Office software including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook etc.
3D printer software - Ideamaker
Occasional use of Enterprise resource planning ERP software — Vantage by Epicor
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to make decisions and be creative within the confines of company & customer requirements.
Ability to self-manage time and prioritize tasks.
Ability to maintain attendance for a 40 hour work week.

Nice To Haves

Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look or behave after it is in use or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with several alternate ideas about a topic, or a different approach for a solution.
Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Realistic — Work involves designing, building, or reworking of processes, parts, assemblies, tools or gages.
Conventional — Work involves following procedures and regulations to develop documents, direction, & solutions in compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
Attention to Detail — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Dependability — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for Manufacturing Processes, Parts, Assemblies, Mechanical equipment, Fixtures, Dies, Tools, Cutting Tools and Gages, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
Documenting step by step manufacturing processes under the direction of manufacturing engineers.
Lay out, print, reproduce illustrations, and maintain manufacturing process manuals to describe operation sequences and materials.
Produce three-dimensional models, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.
Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials.
Use of 3D printing technology for components and assemblies.
Use of mathematics, knowledge and logic to scrutinize own work for effectiveness and accuracy.
Maintain accurate records (both digital and paper) regarding completed process and component documents.
Conversations and collaboration with customer representatives to review models and/or drawings and answer questions pertaining to designs of processes, components and assemblies.
Coordinate with and consult with Engineers, Toolmakers, Quality technicians, & Manufacturing leadership to facilitate effective design, layout, or detail components and systems and to resolve problems.
Trustworthy and competent in the viewing, use, printing, sharing, and storage of controlled unclassified information.
Other duties as assigned by your manager.