Drafter

Patterson has built a trusted reputation for reliable pump installations worldwide - whether satisfying urban water or waste demands, harnessing and controlling ravaging floods, reclaiming arid deserts, taming rampaging and devastating fires, or protecting the planet's ecological balance, our pumps are trusted.

Around the globe, wherever liquid moves, in large volume or high pressure, you will find Patterson heavy-duty pumps and packaged systems. The world looks to Patterson to enhance safety and comfort in HVAC and fire suppression technology, exceeding pumping demands in water supply, irrigation, flood prevention, and wastewater treatment, make industrial solutions into liquid transfers, and fulfill heating or cooling needs to each of our clients.

POSITION SUMMARY

Prepare detailed working drawings of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Develop detailed CAD (computer-assisted drafting models) design drawings and specifications for fabricated and machined components, using CAD equipment.
• Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, and systems using solid modeling program.
• Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
• Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials. Create BOM (Bill of Materials).
• Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
• Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
• Position instructions and comments onto drawings.
• Lay out, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of pump products.
• Provide mylar or cardboard templates as necessary to the quality team, production floor, and vendors.
• Comply with established safety policies and procedures. Wear required Personal Protective Equipment as directed. Use appropriate tools designed for their specific job tasks. Provide feedback related to hazard assessments and / or accident investigations.
• Act in accordance with Patterson's Company policies (ex. Harassment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethics, etc.).
• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education : High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) : Required Associate Degree (two year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study : Drafting diploma

Experience : None

Computer Skills : CAD (2D & 3D modeling), Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, Syteline

Certifications & Licenses : None

Other Requirements : Perform all other duties as required by supervision.

Overtime as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office environment, some time on the shop floor.

If interested in working for one of the leading U.S. pump manufacturing companies—with a stellar reputation for partnering with customers and delivering outstanding products, application knowledge and service appeals to you, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

Patterson Pump Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.