CAD Drafter jobs in Rapid City, SD

Job Description:

Summary:

· The main function of a mechanical drafter is to prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.

Job Responsibilities:

· Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.

· Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.

· Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery using computer-assisted equipment.

· Position instructions and comments onto drawings.

· Design scale or full-size blueprints of specialty items such as furniture and automobile body or chassis components.

· Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials.

· Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.

Skills:

· Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.

· Team player and detail oriented.

· Basic knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

· Basic knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.

· Basic knowledge of relevant computer application, such as CADD (Computer Aided Design and Drafting).

Education/Experience:

· High school diploma or GED required.

· 2-4 years experience required.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $29.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rapid City, SD 57703: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Mechanical design: 2 years (Required)
• CADD (Computer Aided Design and Drafting).: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location