Drafter / Designer

Job Description

Job Description

THE ROLE :

The Drafter / Designer will collaborate with the responsible Engineer, coordinate the collection of data, and incorporate this information into layouts, drawings, schematics, etc., that are utilized in the manufacturing of turbomachinery components and assemblies. The collection of data includes component dimensional inspection, utilizing inspections performed by others, along with customer supplied machinery data, and related data supplied by the Engineer. On larger projects, the Drafter / Designer is responsible for developing the final design configuration and dimensions, working with the Engineer, by creating a layout, while updating and maintaining the layout throughout the project. The Drafter / Designer transforms the final product designs using computer aided design (CAD) into working engineering documents to be used in the execution of projects. This includes drawings, bills of material (BOM), sketches, and instructions. The Drafter / Designer will mentor and convey proper layout and detail drawing techniques to more junior CAD Designers for department and employee development. Drafting personnel are a cross-functional team to support the overall engineering team, as needed, and will participate in collaboration with other Drafting, Engineering, Project Management, Shop personnel, and the company as a whole. The Drafter / Designer represents the organization with customers as required. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSBILITIES :

• Performs dimensional inspections.
• Creates CAD design layouts for projects and other company assignments.
• Creates CAD drawings for projects and other company assignments.
• Inputs and maintains required drafting related project information in company MRP system (currently JobBoss). This includes Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Maintains project drafting files, which include dimensions and other data used in the creation of layouts and drawings.
• Works closely with Engineering, the Shop, and Purchasing to ensure that the drawings convey the correct information and are error free.
• Provides mentorship, support, and leadership abilities to other drafters in a professional manner.
• Visits customer sites for on-site inspections, data gathering, and customer meetings.
• Performs other related company duties as assigned.

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