What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Drafter position at New Way Trucks?
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New Way Trucks is a family-owned company spanning three generations. We combine family values with cutting-edge technology to deliver excellence in heavy manufacturing. We are a company with small-town values and a Global impact. New Way is the largest private refuse equipment manufacturer in North America with equipment operating in all 50 states, as well as Canada, Latin America, Asia, and beyond.
Currently we are seeking a Design Drafter to join our team and be an essential part of our manufacturing team. This person reports directly to the Engineering Manager and is responsible for drafting all types of projects incorporated into the manufacturing process.
Your Role in Our Mission:
Your Role in Our Mission:
- Prepares drawings made to scale with a high degree of accuracy.
- Creates bill of materials for company-manufactured products.
- Documents procedures to complete product assemblies and subassemblies.
- Maintains an up-to-date drawing system with all information properly filed and recorded.
- Reports problems to the Engineering Manager to assure timely development of projects.
- Works with welders and production lines on parts changes and design modifications.
- Working with other departments on projects.
- Resolves issues related to quality, design and time savings initiatives.
- Communicates with all production areas to insure all information is correct and needed changes made.
To Perform this Job Successfully:
- Minimum one year mechanical drafting experience w/advanced computer-aided drafting knowledge.
- Degree in mechanical drafting preferred.
- Math skills including algebra, geometry, trigonometry and weights & measures.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Works well with people at all levels of the company.
- Ability to convert conceptual designs into functional drawings and/or scale models.
- Ability to analyze parts, components and products to facilitate drawings that incorporate all required information needed to produce such items.
- Ability to efficiently use the following software packages: Windows, Excel, Word, Access, Solid Works and Auto Cad 2000.
- Ability to learn and work in Epicor as an operating system.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.
