Drafter II

Job summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Operations. Drafter performs a variety of design/drafting tasks, including preparing/updating installation drawings for projects and preparing assembly/manufacturing drawings.

Requirements (education, experience, travel, physical, work environment):

• Prepare dimensional drawings, installation drawings, and more complex drawings.
• Revise and update existing drawings reflecting design changes, in collaboration with the Engineering Team
• Review blueprints, plans, specifications, and other customer documentation.
• Works with the Engineering Manager on guidelines for drawings that meet and exceed production requirements.
• Maintain notes, design calculations, and other documentation (like drawings, bill of materials, list of design parameters, and /performance guarantees) for future reference.
• Process customer orders and liaise with dealer sales personnel to finalize orders for production.

• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned
  Must be able to think through complex tasks and give alternatives, as they relate to the ambulance product and individual customer requirements.
• Must be computer literate, must be able to effectively use Microsoft Office Business Suites, including Excel/Word.
• Proficient in SolidWorks

• Working independently in the absence of supervision.

• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships
• Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel to include presenting information to individuals and small groups.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle emergencies calmly.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.

Education

• Associate's degree or completion of technical trade school in SolidWorks, drafting, or related field
• Minimum of 2-3 years manufacturing experience
• Skilled in PC usage and associated software, including Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of standard drafting practices and procedures
• Must be familiar with all aspects of the product - body, interior, exterior, electrical, and how they relate and affect each other.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40#'s. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

• Ability to bend, stoop, and squat.

• Occasionally lift up to but not exceed 40#'s.

• Ability to work with arms above head.

• Able to read and follow written and verbal instructions.

Work Environment:

Indoor Office

Personal Protective Equipment Recommended and/or Required on production floor:

• Safety glasses.

• Earplugs.

• Closed toe shoes