Drafter - Bryan

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Design Drafter
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Engineering Manager
FLSA Status:

Prepared By: Brad Vigar

Prepared Date: 03/25/2026

Approved:

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Summary

This position is responsible for assisting engineers in various tasks related to design, development and manufacturing. They will work closely with engineers providing support by applying practical skills, problem solving skills and knowledge through various stages of a project, from initial design to final implementation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work alongside engineers, other team members and suppliers assisting them with technical information and guidance
• Create CAD models and detailed drawings for new and existing product
• Design parts from prototypes or sketches
• Update existing CAD models and drawings
• Create and maintain documentation
• Create bill of materials
• Obtain technical information for projects
• Order processing
• Other duties as needed

Key Competencies

• Adheres to safety policies and procedures with consistency and urgency

• Uses practical reasoning and data to make timely, informed decisions

• Applies root cause thinking to address recurring issues and improve processes

• Works constructively with other departments to align efforts

• Communicates effectively at all levels and encourages open, two-way dialogue

• Adjusts to changing conditions without losing focus on results

Qualifications

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to meet each essential duty with competence and professionalism. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience (change as applicable)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree in a technical field or working towards a degree
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

Skills and Abilities (change as applicable)

• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of learning production software and systems
• Proficient in 2D and 3D CAD software. AutoCad and SolidWorks preferred
• Able to read and interpret technical documents, such as technical drawings, production instructions, safety rules, and quality procedures
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Solid understanding of basic math, percentages, and interpreting charts or metrics

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 the 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 stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and ability to differentiate colors.

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 regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, toxic, or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.