CAD Drafter

PALS is seeking a full-time CAD Drafter to join their team. An Affiliate of Life-Science Innovations, PALS (Poultry And Livestock Supplies) is a retailer and service provider of equipment, feed, and medication distributed within the poultry and hog industry, located on the West side of Willmar, MN.

This full-time opportunity will create technical drawings of barns, alarm systems, and wiring diagrams to help meet customers’ needs.

• Responsible for creating drawings of barns, alarm systems, and wiring diagrams.
• Communicates with PALS Sales Staff to gather information for accurate CAD drawings.
• Uses computer-aided design (CAD) software for drawing tasks.
• Communicate with sales staff via email, text, and telephone
• Maintain barn drawing logs
• Self-starter, able to manage own time and take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Develops constructive and cooperative relationships with individuals within and outside the company.
• Displays a good-natured and cooperative attitude.
• Supports and promotes the company's image to customers and stakeholders.
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Requires concentration and conceptual thinking.
• Requires frequent speaking and listening.
• Follow corporate policies, comply with safety regulations, complete necessary training and may be held accountable to perform other duties as assigned.

• Customer Service orientation.
• Strengths in organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and the ability to interact with a variety of internal employees and external customers.
• Ability to learn computerized billing and inventory system

• General knowledge of hog and poultry confinement industries.
• Basic knowledge of ventilation, electrical, and feed systems
• Experience using computer-aided design software, such as AutoCAD LT 2014
• Familiarity with agricultural buildings and/or electrical schematics
• Possess or quickly learn basic knowledge of ventilation, electrical, and feed systems
• Ability to coordinate multiple demands simultaneously.
• Communication and interaction with all levels of employees and customers.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and manage your own time.
• Cooperative and professional.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Driven to learn equipment and the components.

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Computer Drafting Degree or related field is beneficial

• Core
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday-Friday day shift; typically, 7:00am-4:00pm
• Potential need to meet customer needs beyond the normal workday.
• Full – Time position, potentially could be a part – time position.

• Service- Working with coworkers and customers to identify and meet their needs.
• Employee Wellbeing – Creating a safe and healthy work environment that facilitates the wellbeing of each employee from a whole-life perspective.
• Integrity – Adhering to a strong code of moral and ethical principles.
• Quality – Providing a degree of excellence measured against a similar standard.
• Dependability – The quality of being counted on to produce results with consistency.

We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, aHealth Savings Account with company match, 401K plan with company match up to 4% of your compensation, PTO accrual, two personal days per year, holiday pay, short and long term disability, and company paid life insurance

Starting Wage Range: $21.70-$27.15