Mechanical Drafter I

DuraServ Corp is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Drafter I to support our Proprietary Brands in the commercial door and dock manufacturing industry.

• Create detailed manufacturing drawings of assemblies and models, including GD&T and BOM information.
• Interpret 2D drawings and layouts for migration into a 3D environment.
• Communicate with customers and team members regarding project scope, change requests, and milestone completions.
• Track project progress using available sources to ensure project initiatives are met.
• Make decisions concerning personal time management and task prioritization to deliver quality service, on time and under budget.
• Plan mechanical drawings by reviewing sketches, descriptions, specifications, and supporting documents, and conferring with the sales team and customers.
• Apply lean thinking and a customer-centric approach with a process-driven mindset to deliver process improvements.
• Align to and support capital equipment programs for production and information systems, ensuring implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review and generate BOMs for existing and new products within the product portfolio.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to check manufacturing drawings to determine proper fit and function, correctness, and completeness of information.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, good reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Application of lean/continuous improvement tools & techniques in a low-volume, high-value production/manufacturing environment.
• Top-tier analytical skills and ability to translate data and trends into solutions.
• Superb verbal and written communication and presentation skills with a keen ability to coordinate and interact professionally with customers and stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively within and across teams to build partnerships, cohesiveness, and trust.
• Problem-solving, results-oriented accountability with a strong execution background.
• Project management with a track record of process improvement.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects and priorities.

The following competencies are essential for success in this role:

• Action Oriented
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability
• Instills Trust
• Self-Development

• Work in an office environment.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• This role requires 5% planned business travel.

• Associate's degree in engineering or engineering technology preferred, Bachelor's degree in engineering desired.
• Minimum three (3) years experience in mechanical engineering utilizing one or more 3D CAD packages.
• At least 3 years experience in the manufacturing industry supporting engineering operations in a lean environment.
• ASQ certifications CQE, or CRE desired.
• GD&T experience is desired.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, advanced Excel skills desired.