Architectural Drafter jobs in Duluth, MN

This position is a full-time hourly position. This shift schedule: Mon - Fri, 8am to 5pm, with a one-hour unpaid lunch. 

Job Summary: Using SolidWorks software, produce and revise engineering drawings/models, bill of materials or layouts that comply with drafting design standards and meet the requirements detailed in Drawing Requests or Engineering Change Orders.

Essential Job Functions

• Review drawing requests and ECOs and associated information, analyze, design and retrieve information to complete drawings/models, layout or design.
• Coordinate with requester to discuss project scope and time schedule or receive and discuss project with supervisor.
• Be familiar with drafting standards and review design for compliance.
• Use SolidWorks/SmarTeam software to develop layouts, models/drawings and designs that meet engineering specifications.
• Prepare preliminary drawings and work with requester for approval and/or modifications.
• Utilize alpha search, SmarTeam, and Epicor to find existing drawings or examples.
• Prepare buyout material lists when required by Drawing Request.
• Prepare detailed scale drawing upon approval of preliminary drawings.
• Complete data input forms for each product as required and check to ensure accuracy of other drafter’s forms.
• Sketch and identify cooling products from customers or units in the field.
• Calculate dimensions, weights, capacities, or qualities using SolidWorks capabilities.
• Assist with customer service, research, and documentation as directed by supervisor.
• Report equipment problems to supervisor.
• Inventory supplies and materials and forwards requests to the drafting clerk.
• Assist with plotting/filing and other Drafting tasks when necessary or to fill in during absences.
• Work occasional overtime or weekends to complete a project, if required.
• Perform related work or other job duties as required by supervisor.
• Perform work in a safe manner and follow all safety guidelines and procedure.
• Domestic and international travel required and could include weekend travel, depending on the project.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required for Entry Level

• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Knowledge in engineering drafting principles, practices, methods and equipment required.
• Skill in preparing and interpreting detailed drawings, graphs, charts and specifications.
• Must be detail orientated, have mechanical aptitude and strong initiative.
• Communicate, in English, effectively both orally and in writing.
• Understand and interpret complex and technical information.
• Demonstrate maturity, intelligence, cooperation, and discretion.
• Work effectively with fellow employees and independently.
• Dependability under both supervised and unsupervised conditions.
• Experience using SolidWorks with 3-D design.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Outlook.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug and background test.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-year degree in mechanical drafting
• Experience with Auto Cad, SolidWorks, or similar software
• Knowledge of engineering drafting principles, practices, methods, and equipment
• Ability to prepare and interpret detailed and scaled drawings, sketches, graphs, charts, and product specifications
• Detail orientated with mechanical aptitude
• Clear and effective communication in English, by both written and verbal means
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of related records, spreadsheets and reports using Microsoft Office Products
• Work well in teams and independently
• Dependability under both supervised and unsupervised conditions
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug, and background test

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-year degree in design and computer aided drafting with 3-5 years of experience with detail drawings for sheet metal assemblies and weldments
• Knowledge of Epicor or similar ERP system
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or Six Sigma
• SmarTeam or similar software