Drafter jobs in Gary, IN

Federal Signal is looking to fill a Drafter II role. The ideal candidate will detail simple and complex drawings, sketches, and profiles used in the planning or construction of various physical projects or products. Works as directed to conceive of or create form and design variations.

Key Activities/Responsibilities 

• Develops simple layouts of engineering drawings from predetermined designs.
• Draws preliminary sketches of proposed product or project.
• Documents specifications for parts, assemblies and installations with guidance of Senior Designer or Engineer.
• Develops moderately complex layouts of engineering drawings from predetermined designs.
• Performs advanced detail drafting, occasionally provides first sketches.
• Documents specifications for parts, assemblies and installations.
• Occasionally creates new or modified designs for new or existing products.
• May recommend modifications and changes for design improvement and/ or simplification.
• Develops bills of material and related information.
• Draws preliminary sketches of proposed product or project.
• Documents specifications for parts, assemblies and installations with guidance of Senior Designer or Engineer.
• May recommend modifications and changes for design improvement and/ or simplification.

Requirements: 

• 3 – 5 years of 3D CAD drafting experience
• Understands and can manipulate complete sets of routine drawings that include multiple views, cross sections, detail drawings and assembly drawings.
• Uses standard drafting and CAD drawing techniques.
• Drawings include design features requiring mid-high level drafting skills to visualize and draw.
• Regularly requires the use of mathematical equations including elementary algebra and geometry.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excell
• Experience using AutoCad and Solidworks

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.