Design Drafter

Summary

The Design/Drafter will create detailed technical drawings and plans for manufactured products suited for outdoor recreational spaces - including playground equipment, outdoor fitness, site furnishings, etc.

- ensuring compliance with safety standards and design specifications. Responsibilities include collaborating with Play Core Innovation and various stakeholders across brand teams to develop precise CAD drawings and Installation Sheets, reviewing designs for accuracy, and making necessary revisions. The ideal candidate will have experience in Autodesk Inventor software, a strong understanding of engineering principles and a desire to work with prototypes.

Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a team environment are essential for success in this role.

• Analytical Decision-Making
• Communication
• Learning & Development
• Planning & Organizing
• Professionalism & Integrity
• Risk-Taking/Creative Thinking
• Teamwork & Relationship-Building
• Results Orientation

• Associate's degree in Drafting and Design with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Must have strong mathematical and numerical skills

Minimal travel required (less than 25%)

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety standards, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence as well as be able to speak effectively before groups of employees and customers of the organization.

Must have the ability to timely define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Knowledge of Auto Desk Inventor and understanding of how to create 3D models, Auto Desk Fusion preferred
• Knowledge of Auto Desk Vault software helpful
• Extensive computer experience with a basic knowledge of 2D and 3D design and drafting visualization, experience with Solidworks and Auto Desk Fusion a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of 3D printing and file preparation

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently walk and sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or listen.
• The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. (50 pounds is the max)
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, except in the manufacturing environment where PPE may be required.

Play Core and its family of brands considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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