Solidworks Design/Drafter

Konik • Princeton, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Konik is partnering with an established equipment manufacturer in Princeton, Minnesota, to hire a SolidWorks Mechanical Designer / Drafter for its mechanical drafting team. The role supports the design and development of custom mechanical equipment by producing detailed SolidWorks models, manufacturing drawings, and documentation for fabricated components and assemblies. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering, fabrication, and production teams and contribute to custom equipment projects from design through production.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent SolidWorks drafting or mechanical design experience.
• Experience creating manufacturing drawings and working with fabricated components.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and understand fabrication processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of sheet metal design, stainless steel fabrication, and weldments.
• Experience designing custom equipment, machinery, or mechanical assemblies.
• Familiarity with pneumatics, refrigeration systems, pressure vessels, or steam boiler applications.
• Understanding of basic engineering calculations, including load calculations, BTU calculations, material strength, stress calculations, or center of gravity.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or fabrication teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise 3D SolidWorks models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Develop production-ready drawings for sheet metal, stainless steel, weldments, fabricated components, and mechanical equipment.
• Translate engineering concepts and specifications into accurate technical documentation.
• Prepare and maintain drawings, dimensions, tolerances, bills of materials, and assembly details.
• Collaborate with engineering, fabrication, and production teams to resolve design questions and improve manufacturability.
• Support design updates, revisions, and equipment modifications throughout the product lifecycle.
• Assist with custom equipment design projects from concept through production release.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience.
• Bonus opportunities after one year of employment.
• Medical insurance.
• Employer-paid dental insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Annual profit-sharing bonus based on company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed