Drafter

Professional Plastics is a leading distributor of high-performance engineering plastic shapes. We provide the widest range of engineering plastics, composites & technical ceramics in the marketplace. Established in 1984, Professional Plastics has grown to 22 locations across the USA, Singapore & Taiwan. We are a family-owned and operated business that values hard work, integrity and ethics.

Professional Plastics is currently offering great career opportunities. We are interested in hiring motivated professionals who share our core values and desire to be part of a dynamic team. Professional Plastics is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Position Summary: The Drafter will be working closely with the engineering team to create technical designs and plans based on designs using CAD software.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following, as well as other duties that may be assigned.

• Create technical drawings, manufacturing schematics, 2D, and 3D digital models of mechanical equipment designs, using measurements, specifications and additional data from engineering team.
• Collect initial drawings and combine all relevant data into coherent and complete initial design models for review and modification.
• Coordinate directly with project managers to understand project requirements, verify design details, and recommend modifications as needed according to company standards and best practices.
• Annotate and verify all numerical designations and specifications in technical drawings and schematics, using both CAD programs and manual calculations when necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 3+ years Solidworks experience
• Creating 3D solid models from 2D drawings
• Creating 2D drawings from 3D models
• Experience with machining processes a plus

Education and Experience: (Required and preferred educational and experiential qualifications)

• 2 year college, university, or technical program certificate; or 3 to 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits:

• DailyPay Earned Wage Access
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Morgan Stanley Financial Advice
• Short Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• MetLife Legal Plan
• Norton LifeLock
• LifeMart Employee Discounts

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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Certain areas of the work environment may have elevated noise levels and require hearing protection.

Job Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran