Design Drafter Programmer

Summary

A Design Drafter - Programmer will work with Design, Sales, and CNC Router and Sheet Laser Operators during the development and maintenance of routed and laser cut parts manufactured at the Southern Fulfillment Center. This position is responsible for designing and drafting 2D and 3D part drawings for custom routed and/or laser cut signs and panels. Process product change requests, maintain installation sheet revisions and shop drawing revisions. They will assist in all other design-drafting functions when deemed necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Designing and drafting 2D and 3D parts.
2. Programming routed HDPE parts utilizing Sigma Nest and Part Works CAD/CAM program for CNC routing and 3D V-Carving and engraving.
3. Design and program custom routed HDPE panels and signs working closely with Sales and Customer Service.
4. Programming for Sheet Bed Laser, by providing digital files (.DXF) to manufacturing machine set up.
5. Complete Product Change Requests (PCR) and Quality Deviation Reports (QDR) for all routed parts and custom laser cut steel panels and signs.
6. Must be able to understand and convey scale and perspective of designs in conceptual drawings, sketching, 3D modeling, Photoshop work, etc.
7. Build prototypes and study models when necessary to gain a sense of scale.
8. Must be able to work and meet deadlines and work well under the pressure of a fast paced environment.
9. Must have a knowledge of materials and methods of manufacturing.
10. Other duties may be assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Competencies

• Analytical Decision-Making
• Communication
• Learning & Development
• Planning & Organizing
• Professionalism & Integrity
• Risk-Taking/Creative Thinking
• Teamwork & Relationship-Building
• Results Orientation

Education and/or Experience

• Associates Degree in Drafting and Design and/or 5 years relevant work experience required.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of materials and methods of manufacturing. Experience with sheet metal, pipe, routed HDPE and rotationally molded plastic is a plus.
• Must have strong mathematical and numerical skills.
• Continuous training in CNC machines and programming.

Travel

Travel may be required up to 10%.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence as well as be able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in AutoDesk Inventor and AutoCad for design work, concept and production modeling. Must be knowledgeable in CNC programs such as PartWorx and Amada Dr. ABE Blank.

Other Skills

Must be eager and willing to quickly learn, operate and apply new software to improve quality and production efficiency.

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 will frequently walk and sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or listen.

The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, except in the manufacturing environment where PPE may be required.