Drafter

Drafter | Amsted Rail – Petersburg, VA | Bearings & Seals |Pay Range: $25 to $30 an hour

POSITION SUMMARY

Transform Engineering designs into working documents using computer-aided design (CAD). Reviews engineering drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards. Collaborates with design originators to resolve discrepancies between original drawings and final CAD designs. Support bill of material creation, routing and release.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Maintain open and effective communications with management, related engineering departments, manufacturing departments, vendors and customers.
• Adhere to safety, ergonomics and environmental requirements, defined by Amsted Rail; outlined by the Amsted Rail Health & Safety program.
• Create moderate to complex designs, layouts, assembly drawings, and detail drawings for new or existing products, special machinery designs, test equipment, tools, fixtures, and gauge designs.
• Understand moderate to complex mechanical and electro/mechanical systems and schematics.
• Transforms complex rough product designs into working documents using computer aided design (CAD) software.
• Perform proficient drafting skills with 3-D CAD modeling software (Inventor).
• Perform proficient drafting skills with 2-D CAD modeling software (Autocad).
• Learn and manage drawings and documents in facility storage and approval system.
• Analyze various design requirements from engineering and recommend possible solutions or alternate constructions.
• Prepare written reports and memoranda as needed to fulfill assignments.
• Display mechanical aptitude with ability to complete basic mathematical calculations.
• Use and understanding of measurement techniques (including CMM).
• Provide information for design review and support the engineering staff.
• Present data and information in report form or Power Point Presentations with little to no assistance from engineering.
• Understand manufacturing methods and product flow throughout the facility.
• Handle multiple projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Complete other duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent experience
• Proven track record of accomplishments and experiences
• Approachable and able to develop professional relationships, fostering involvement at all levels of the organization, including our customer
• Self-starter, effectively working alone or as a member of a team
• Ability to communicate, written and orally, effectively
• Must have high attention to detail
• Strong understanding of FEA modeling and empirical testing methods for product validation a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug (including THC) & background screening
• Must wear company-provided personal protection equipment (PPE) in required areas
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, and move throughout the office and manufacturing areas
• Must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, prior manufacturing experience a plus
• Must be able to work, in Petersburg, VA (USA), without sponsorship or relocation; this job is not authorized for relocation or sponsorship

Why Choose Amsted Rail Petersburg?

• Employee Ownership: Annual stock awards (10% of considered compensation)
• 401(k) Match: Up to 4% dollar-for-dollar
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life insurance, disability coverage, and pet insurance
• Competitive Pay: Competitive base salary based on education and experience, plus annual bonus potential and annual merit increase opportunities
• Career Growth: Company supported development opportunities, including training, mentoring, tuition reimbursement, and certification assistance
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 3 weeks annually, plus 11 paid holidays.
• Additional Offerings: Mentorship Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, Certification Assistance available, and Employee Discount Programs

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