MACHINE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING

JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Department: Reports To: POSITION OVERVIEW:
This is a position with the responsibility for providing engineering drafting support and other related documentation. The primary role includes hands on drafting support (2-D & 3-D), coordinating drafting task priorities with drafting lead, training others in CAD usage/procedures, and coordinating with project managers on drafting task due dates, priorities, and level of drawing package detail needed on a particular project. Key areas of accountability include, managing budgeted hours and scheduled due dates, accurate drawing output, drafting task management, training, and drafting standards implementation.

Mechanical Drafter 2
Engineering Engineering Manager

1/31/2011

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES, GOALS, AND ACCOUNTABILITY: 1. General Requirements

a. Implement and train in the use of the AST drafting standards and the quality plan procedures relating to engineering support. b. Knowledge of industry mechanical drafting techniques. c. Able to work independently with designers and engineers on various projects, producing detailed and assembly drawings for fabrication. d. Prioritize and manage drafting tasks to support the budgeted hours and scheduled due dates for projects. e. Assist in creating, updating, and evaluating AST quality plan procedures relating to engineering drawings and documentation. f. Attend design reviews and related project meetings (as requested). g. Coordinate drafting workload with drafting supervisor and project managers as needed to support the prevailing work load.

2. Detail Drafting & Documentation

a. Self-check and correct all work prior to submitting to the project designers for checking. b. Insure drafting style consistency between drawings as per AST drafting standards. c. Verify the nominal fits of all parts as they are detailed from an overall layout. Seek out clarity and advice from designers as needed to insure design questions are answered up front.

d. Plot and manage CAD files, original plots, and CNC part programs per company standards and manage the electronic file backups. e. Translate electronic documents between various formats (DWG, DXF, STP, PDF, ZIP, etc.). f. Create thorough detail and assembly drawings from designers layouts. g. Convert hand sketches into CAD using established drafting standards. h. Standardize selected pre-existing AST layouts and assembly drawings. i. Update older drawings to current AST drafting standards. Coordinate with project manager to determine if project budget and schedule permit this during the design phase of project. j. Incorporate red-lines to original drawings from shop drawings as delegated by engineering. k. Perform other duties as assigned to insure the success of projects, individuals, and the company.

QUALIFICATIONS:
a. b. c. d. e. Associates Degree or equivalent in Computer Aided Drafting. 3-5 years experience in mechanical drafting. Good working knowledge of dimensioning and geometric tolerances. Strong organization and self-motivation skills are required. Positive minded and eager to support a professional work environment through honesty, integrity, efficiency, thoroughness, and very good interpersonal communication skills. f. Willingness to adhere to the AST quality plan requirements. g. Familiarity with machining and assembly processes. h. Ability to change direction and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis. i. Willing to put in extra effort and hours as needed. j. Competent with computer software such as, AutoCAD, Solid Modeling, Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project).