Drafter Job Idaho Falls Idaho USA,Engineering

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Clearance Requirement:

N/A

Position Overview:

Trade Wind Services is seeking and experienced Drafter to plan, lay out, prepare, revise, and check engineering drawings manually or using computer-aided design (CAD) software in one or more areas of specialization (architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, or electrical drafting). The ideal candidate will work independently from notes, sketches, or general instruction, applying advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and sound modeling/drafting practices.

This role is expected to help reduce an existing drawing backlog, mentor less experienced drafters, and serve as a quality checkpoint for drafting deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare complex new drawings and perform drawing changes consistent with company and nationally recognized procedures and standards. This will include 2D line work and 3D modeling.
Assist in the determination of drawing elements i.e., dimensions, part/component selection, tolerance, and design and process parameters. Evaluate design input from project engineers working with design engineers.
Make required mathematical calculations (i.e., geometric, tolerance stack up calculations).
Work with design engineers to specify parts, assemblies, and installation.
May contribute design modification ideas to improve the quality of the product or facilitate construction/fabrication.
Provide field/as-building documentation support.
Maintain working proficiency in Creo, AutoCAD, and other modeling software used by the organization; adapt quickly to company-specific CAD standards and PDM/PLM systems.
Report progress appropriately to project and line management as required.
Other duties as assigned by the Client's Technical Point of Contact.
Candidate will work remotely, with the ability to come onsite (Idaho Falls, ) as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Must be a US Citizen.
Associate's degree or vocational certificate in drafting/design, CAD, or engineering technology.
Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience, including checking/red-lining the work of other drafters or serving in a lead drafter capacity.
Minimum of 3 years of experience using Creo software.
Knowledge of drafting techniques.
Knowledge of and experience in the use of nationally recognized standards (e.g., ANSI, ASME, MIL-STD, etc.)
Understanding of various types of drawings (e.g., Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical/instrumentation, etc.)
Ability to understand and interpret ANSI/ASME Y14 Drafting standards.
Working knowledge and application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5-2009 or more recent, including the ability to teach or correct GD&T usage in others' work.
Familiarity with American Welding Society (AWS) symbols and procedures.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with engineers, field personnel, and management.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent drawing packages under deadline pressure.

Salary and Benefits Information:
Expected Salary Range:

$90k - $140k / year (depending on experience)

Trade Wind Services offers a selection of exceptional benefits to employees and their families. We can customize your benefits to fit your specific needs. Benefits include:

Long- and Short-term Disability Insurance