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Mechanical Drafter

Job in Northern, Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Listing for: Transwest, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
  • Design & Architecture
    CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 34000 - 44000 USD Yearly USD 34000.00 44000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Northern

Summit Bodyworks, a premier builder of tool trucks, mobile libraries, moving trucks and other specialty vehicles has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Mechanical Drafter. As a Drafter, it will be your responsibility to bring to life a customer's vision for their perfect custom vehicle. You are responsible for producing drawings, bill of materials, and detailed information to produce custom vehicles.

Full

Benefits Package for Eligible Employees
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
  • 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution
  • HSA and/or FSA, as applicable
  • Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Company Paid Holidays
  • Employee Car Discount Program
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Develop detailed drawings for various customers, with comparisons of available designs accounting for quality and functionality.
  • Develop vehicle specifications across a wide range of industries.
  • Define component specifications for vehicle bodies, HVAC, lighting, and cabinetry.
  • Work with purchasing and production to assist with material sourcing, advising material quality needs in contrast to availability and price.
  • Produce vehicle drawings in AutoCAD ensuring all customer requirements are met, adjusting for revisions based on feedback.
  • Define detailed design drawings to support: sheet metal cutting and forming, fabrication, woodshop, assembly, and production lines.
  • Create bills of materials, interfaced with procurement and production.
  • Maintain revision control, ensuring all departments are up to date.
  • Process and enact change orders from engineering, customer feedback, quality assurance, and sales specifications.
  • Resolve manufacturing shop floor questions and issues.
  • Design for manufacturing and assembly from concept to final product.
  • Provide detailed drawings in Solid Works and install instructions for the manufacturing teams, revising in collaboration.
Work Environment & Physical Abilities
  • Requires frequent sitting, standing, balancing, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time.
  • Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment.
  • Ability to communicate by providing verbal feedback in a professional manner.
  • Ability to receive and analyze data and input into the computer.
  • Normal range of hearing and vision.
Required Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills
  • Associate's degree or certificate in Computer-Aided Drafting, Mechanical Design, or a related technical field.
  • Valid Driver's License and MVR in good standing.
  • Solid Works and AutoCAD experience.
  • Communication skills to interact with multiple departments.
  • Ability to effectively communicate design instruction and concept.
  • Detail oriented to accurately capture and display important information.
  • Minimum of one year experience in a manufacturing facility, with a track record of successful interdepartmental collaboration.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
  • Valid driver's license and MVR in good standing.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
  • Ability to successfully complete a General Abilities Assessment and Post-offer background check, physical and drug screening.
Job Details
  • Type:
    Hourly
  • Compensation Range: $25.00 - $32.00
  • Reports To:

    Engineering Supervisor
  • Shift: 1st shift - 5 days a week
  • Closing Date:
    Open until filled.

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