Mechanical Drafter
Job in
Northern, Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Listed on 2026-08-22
Listing for:
Transwest, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
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Design & Architecture
CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
FullBenefits 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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