Sr. Design Drafter

SUMMARY

Designs new or special products, new developments, or modifications by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Utilizes computer aided drafting techniques to perform applicable drafting work.
• Makes required calculations to determine and establish acceptable standards of performance, material selection, type of construction, etc.
• Prepares sketches or drawings, set up specifications, and other pertinent design data for layout drawings.
• Performs all necessary investigations pertinent to the design and maintains reference criterion incidental to design.
• Analyzes manufacturing and material costs.
• Develops designs that can be produced economically to maintain or improve E.K. Machine's competitive position
• Follows up on the construction and testing of projects and assists with analyzing results.
• Performs corrective re-designing when required.
• Assists drafting department personnel in the preparation of layout drawings and detailing.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

Five to seven years related experience and / or training and a High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience using computer applications, including Solid Works, Auto Cad, and Microsoft Office and drafting software.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, twist and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift and / or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.