Position Title: Drafter I

Department: Technology

Location: Houston, TX

Reports To: Drafting Supervisor

Classification: Salaried - Exempt

Position Summary:

The Mechanical Drafter is responsible for supporting the engineering team in creating and maintaining engineering documentation, including machine drawings, assembly drawings, bill of materials and engineering release/change notices under the direction of engineers and/or management.

Essential Job Duties:

• Be familiar with company products, policies and procedures pertaining to the engineering group.
• Be familiar with the company quality program.
• Able to produce engineering drawings/boms of mechanical parts/assemblies/subassemblies using 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
• Understand engineering specifications and procedures.
• Understand machining principles and manufacturing requirements.
• Be responsible for clear verbal and written communication to product manufacturing.
• Be responsible for operating in a safe and efficient manner.
• Participate in continual improvement.
• Perform other functions and responsibilities as assigned.
• Create electronic versions of older drawings and bring them up to current standards
• Identify potential obstacles and establish corrective measures prior to release
• Confer with other engineering personnel and prepares product designs and modifications as required
• Basic understanding of GD & T
• Support engineering test laboratory
• Effective communication with team and functions

Required Education:

• Associate's degree, equivalent from two-year college or trade school, or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Proficiency in 3D design modelling is required
• Must exhibit engineering skills of creativity, analysis and problem solving ability
• High mechanical aptitude
• Good interpersonal skills to work in a team environment
• Candidate should be results oriented with good project management, organizational, prioritization, and team-based skills
• Multi-tasking - Must be able to coordinate several task at the same

Preferred

• Solidworks 3D software experience desired
• Geometric Tolerancing

Compliance Responsibilities:

Gilmore has a Business Ethics Policy (the "Policy") which provides guidance to employees in day-to-day roles, as well as helping the employee and the business comply with the law at all times. The incumbent must read, understand and comply with, at all times, the Policy along with all other corresponding policies, procedures and directives.

QHSE Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Safety, Quality, Health, and the Environment
• Apply Gilmore's, and where appropriate Client Company's Safety, Quality, Health, & Environment Policies and Safety Management Systems
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, and lead by example to ensure company goals are achieved and exceeded

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Natural or corrected vision to read printed materials and computer screen
• Natural or corrected hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone
• Capable of properly using standard office equipment, including telephone, and a computer with keyboard
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Includes hard hat, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, etc.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work will mostly be performed indoors in a controlled environment. Some exposure to the manufacturing and shop areas, which are open, and not air conditioned.

About Gilmore, a Control Devices, LLC company

Founded in 1963, Gilmore, a Control Devices, LLC company, is an industry leading flow control technology company that improves the reliability, integrity, efficiency, and productivity of critical infrastructure. Gilmore's flow control solutions are suited to the toughest environments and across all markets where critical service requirements make them essential (high temperature, high pressure).

Gilmore offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, paid time-off, and a solid 401(k) retirement plan to promote financial security.

Gilmore is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All offers of employment with Gilmore are contingent upon successful completion of a Background Check and Drug/Alcohol Screen. If employed, company policy requires employees to participate in a random drug/alcohol program.