What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Drafter position at Featherlite Trailers?
This position is located in Cresco, IA.
Essential Functions:
- Expertly uses AutoCAD and Inventor programs to develop designs according to customer demands and in keeping our high-quality standards.
- Diligently researches and works with purchasing personnel to source specialty items for custom trailer builds.
- Makes final drawing of proposed design, checking dimension of parts, materials to be used, relation of one part to another, and relation of various parts to whole structure or project.
- Assists and supports engineering team with new product development by drafting and drawing prototype trailer models and assemblies.
- Communicates with customer and/or salesperson about design possibilities.
- Assures customer satisfaction in ways that are consistent with the position.
- Works with customer/salesperson/vendor to finalize the designs and working drawings of awnings.
- Assists with ECO changes required to standard drawings.
- Enhances production scheduling stream by creating sales quote drawings as needed.
- Assists with updating production packets during build and sales quote drawings after the trailer has been manufactured.
- Trailer documentation routing duties as required.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience:
- AA degree in Design Drafting or closely related program highly desired but will consider directly relatable work experience in lieu of degree.
- Minimum of 2-4 years of related work experience with a proven record of successfully creating CAD assembly drawings preferred but will consider degreed individual in lieu of work experience.
- High skill level in AutoCAD Inventor and Solidworks programs
- Skilled in PC usage and associated software including Microsoft Office (Word,Excel, and Outlook).
- Ability to learn new graphic software to compliment the presentation of new designs.
Rewards: Exiss Sooner offers a complete package of total rewards that goes beyond a competitive salary:
· Health Insurance (3 Plan Options)
· Dental and Vision Insurance
· Medical Flex Spending Account
· Dependent Care Spending Account
· Paid Life Insurance with Option to Purchase More
· 401(k) Plan with Company Match
· Generous Paid Time-Off Program
Paid Vacation, Personal and Holiday Time
Flexible Work Arrangements May Be Available When Possible, Depending on Nature of the Position
Leave Benefits Across All Life Stages
Paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability Time
Bereavement Leave
· Employee Assistance Program
· Fitness Program
At Featherlite Exiss Sooner Holdings Co., LLC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law Featherlite Exiss Sooner Holdings Co., LLC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.