Job Type: Contract

Location: Alton, IL

Salary: $25-34/hour 

Similar Positions: Drafting, Production Planner

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Employer paid life insurance premiums
• 401(K) plans with 5% company match program
• Profit sharing program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
  
  

Responsibilities of Mechanical Draftsman:

• Use Computer-Aided Design and Drafting systems to prepare drawings.
• Utilizes knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to create and complete a set of fabrication drawings and specifications. 
• Utilizes Word, Excel, and nesting software in the creation and use of various electronic forms.
• Purchasing material for jobs.
• Work closely with production planning to optimize design for cost and fabrication efficiency.
• Work on multiple and diverse projects simultaneously.
• Work, coordinate and interact with vendors for the fabrication of parts.
• Participate in shop Continuous Improvement training, activities, & projects.
• Assist other functions as needed, such as purchasing, quality, customer service, and sales.
• Working with and maintaining customer relationships.

Requirements for Mechanical Draftsman:

• Associate's degree, preferably in drafting/design.
• 3 years of CAD experience 
• Knowledge of mechanical drawing and design principles.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, shop floor documentation, customer specifications/electrical diagrams, and instructions provided by Engineers/Managers.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Positive, detail-oriented personality.
• Ability to read information and instructions and interpret and analyze contents from materials such as technical reports.
• Ability or knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Familiar with machines, tools, equipment operation & capability.

We are an equal-opportunity employer.