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Shop​/Draftsman - Fluid Process Equipment

Job in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, 70873, USA
Listing for: SunSource
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Fabrication
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Shop Support / Draftsman - Fluid Process Equipment

Overview

Ford-Gelatt, a Sun Source company, supplies industrial process equipment to the process industries with a focus on adding value. Our team at Ford-Gelatt is technically sound and highly experienced with industry leading brands. We provide technical added-value in equipment sales in Louisiana, Mississippi, and SE Texas. Ford-Gelatt is seeking to fill the Shop Support/Draftsman position to support our Rotating Equipment Repair business.

This position reports to the Operations Manager, and works with the Shop Foreman, Technical Repair Specialist and Inside Shop Coordinator. The role involves providing shop drawings and repair reports, and participating in repair responsibilities including purchasing and quoting repair jobs.

Responsibilities
  • Interpret specifications and customer requirements to create/modify drawings
  • Create shop drawings from customer-supplied prints
  • Create shop drawings from conceptual designs
  • Calculate dimensions and tolerances using measuring instruments
  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of all CAD work, and maintain electronic database for drawings and job file organization
  • Design fixtures and jigs to improve repair processes
  • Prepare end-of-job repair reports for customers
  • Qualify outside shops and be responsible for making sure quality inspection forms are received
  • Assist management in associate development/training in relation to shop documentation best practices
  • Assist with preparing repair quotes
  • Assist with ordering materials and expediting
  • Assist with other job management functions as needed
  • Qualifications
  • Associates Degree in CAD, or equivalent, with technical knowledge of mechanical drawings
  • Ability to draw parts and be proficient in CAD/CAM applications
  • Ability to read, interpret and understand technical drawings, geometric dimensions, tolerances and quality specifications
  • Familiarity with machining, welding and general shop processes
  • Ability to work directly with shop employees, management and other support staff
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and rearrange priorities to meet deadlines
  • Self-motivated and highly organized
  • We are a fast-paced, customer service-oriented company who is ahead of our competition. We value employee contributions and success in meeting and exceeding our customers' expectations. In return, we offer excellent pay and benefits, including company-matched 401k, and the opportunity to work with exceptional people.

    We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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