Drafter/Designer Job at J&D SALES INC OF EAU CLAIRE in Eau Claire

SUMMARY

Prepare detailed working drawings of products, parts, machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information. Transform initial rough product designs using computer aided design (CAD) into working documents. Create BOM’s, routes and drawings. Support other departments and answer questions from internal and external customers. Review current engineering drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for products, parts, mechanical equipment, dies/tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
2. Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, layout, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
3. Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, Bill of Materials, routes and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
4. Produce and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Routes as required.
5. Create prototype drawings and follow them through the prototype runs, design rework, final runs, final BOMs, Routes and drawings as required.
6. Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery, using computer-assisted equipment.
7. Complete Blue Sheets (New Product Request Form), Goldenrod Sheets (Pricing Only Request Form) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) accurately and within specified time periods as required.
8. Position instructions and comments onto drawings.
9. Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
10. Design scale or full-size blueprints.
11. Layout and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.
12. Print drawings for Production Department, as needed.
13. Perform any other duties as assigned.
14. Responsible for generating team spirit and creating and maintaining a personal attitude and work environment that fosters the highest level of employee cooperation, morale and satisfaction.