Design Services Drafter Ii

Job Details

Job Location:

Manufacturing Facility - Dyersville, IA 52040

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage:
None

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Job Category:
Engineering

A successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing a broad array of structural and agriculture related products to meet specific customer needs. This position requires a demonstrated proficiency in 3D design software (Solid Works preferred) which will be used extensively in this position. This person would be responsible for producing quick and accurate drawings and models and delivering projects on time.

Must be able to manage complex projects including researching, designing and/or developing methods and materials which will increase operational efficiency. Position requires strong analytical ability with emphasis on problem solving. Must be able to analyze a problem, recommend a solution and drive the implementation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in project calls and meetings to understand the needs of a customer.
• Utilize CAD software tools to create building blueprints including overall layouts and all relevant construction details.
• Utilize CAD modeling to develop new components and products, create part and assembly drawings for manufacturing.
• Develop practical solutions to unique challenges posed by a customer’s requirements.
• Provide creative ideas and cost saving ideas as a way to improve product design.
• Work with manufacturing personnel, both internal and external to improve design details.
• Review existing designs and templates for accuracy.
• Work on multiple projects while remaining highly organized.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Knowledge of and experience with 3‑D modeling software, Solid Works experience preferred.
• Associate’s degree or related experience.
• Experience in CAD and product development preferred.
• Strong communications skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• High initiative with good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Well‑rounded technical and business skills, accountable, flexible.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and to work through design issues both individually and as a team member.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Solid Works or other related 3D rendering software.
• Strong MS Office skills and internet web browsers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
• Detail oriented and results oriented.
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize.
• Must have a professional attitude.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changes in workflow procedures.
• Adhere to quality standards to maintain consistency in product delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Associate Degree or equivalent combination of education, related experience or training.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Language skills: ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups.
• Mathematical skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute rate, ratio, percent, draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning ability: apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 to 50 pounds.

The work environment will be mostly in an office environment but could be exposed to warehouse or production areas where the noise is moderate. Could be exposed to outside elements from time to time.