Keith Company engineers and manufactures state of the art industrial furnaces, kilns and ovens that are sold to domestic and international customers. We are currently seeking a CAD Drafter to join our team as a temporary position, up to 6 months in length. 

Reports to the Engineering Manager for day-to-day operation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creating Engineering drawings, sketches, layouts, bill of materials using SolidWorks CAD system.
• Ability to create preliminary and detailed models and drawings.
• Assist moderately complex engineering mechanical products, parts, components, and assemblies for thermal processing, automation, and process machinery.
• Ability to generate 3D Model from 2D Drawing. 

• Capacity to validate generated Models and Drawings back to Engineering Team.

• Consistently follow CAD drafting procedures to create drawing views and dimensions. Compute angles, weights, and surface areas, and radii. Select hole diameters, clearances, and tolerances appropriate for specific applications.
• Perform tasks according to engineering principles to ensure CAD is accurate and complete.
• Knowledge about drawings, borders, titles, BOMs, revision notice, and red line mark-ups.
• Support manufacturing team answering their questions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills in mechanical and technical skills.
• Ability to work independently and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with computer-assisted design (CAD) software; SolidWorks, PDM, ACAD, etc.
• Experience with SolidWorks PDM is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook 365, and MS Teams).

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of formal CAD drafting experience.
• Or at least 5 years of job-related experience required.
• SolidWorks Standard, PDM, Elite, CAD Editor.
• Proficient in the use of steel handbook and welding symbols. 
• Prior experience working with furnaces and/or kilns is beneficial. 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Standing, climbing, or kneeling is necessary to evaluate large mechanical structures.
• Must be able to lift 10-30 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to access and inspect all areas of the facility.

Work Environment and Benefits:

This job is suited for somebody who enjoys working in a small team for customers in the aerospace, aircraft, medical and energy sectors.

We offer a challenging, creative, and service-minded working environment.  The vast majority of our staff have a long tenure with our Company and have a strong sense of accountability.  We welcome our new staff members the opportunity to feel at home with us too.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a 401k plan with 4% company match.

Our HR Department (QCHR) will reach out to qualified applicants to start the interview process.

*EOE, please no recruiters.