Solidworks Drafter

Job Description

Job Description

Why Work With Us:

• Competitive Pay:  Competitive hourly pay based on experience 
• Consistent Schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday 
• Excellent Benefits:  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) with Company Match, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and more.
• Career Growth:  Receive hands-on training, develop valuable industrial skills, and build a long-term career with opportunities for advancement.

• Create production instructions & job using Epicor ERP/MRP system containing Bill of Materials.
• Create final production drawings for operations using Solidworks and/or AutoCAD.
• Completed Method of Operations (MOO’s) to include operational estimates for Company to calculate & review Efficiency metrics (Quote vs. Actual)
• Provide assistance in creating cost estimates for the Sales Team to finalize formal quotations
• Provide technical and/or vendor support to production as required
• Create Nesting programs using plate nesting software (Sigmanest & Pronest).
• Write CNC programs for vertical and horizontal CNC machining centers in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Provide production processing instructions for vendor purchase orders and any essential additional information
• Able to create/or ability to learn aspects of manual drafting and reverse engineer (measure and design) physical products to translate into Solidworks and/or AutoCAD models for quoting and possibly production
• Develop new and existing relationships with vendors for required services for the Company
• Communicate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with Vendors regarding quotes and/or jobs
• Prepare, Request, and receive quotations from vendors based on quote/job requirements
• Create Vendor purchase orders
• Support Sales Department with on-site Technical & Engineering support as/if required

• Training and Experience:  High school diploma or GED, AutoCAD background, Solidworks 3-D Modeling background
• Technical Skills:  Mechanical aptitude, Moderate to advanced math skills required. 
• Problem-Solving Ability:  Able to identify problems, determine solutions, and work independently when needed.
• Strong Work Ethic:  Dependable, punctual, open to constructive feedback, and committed to producing quality work.
• Positive Attitude:  Willingness to learn, work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe and respectful work environment.
• Physical Ability:  Must be able to stand frequently; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

• Associates Degree in Engineering or Engineering background/equivalent experience in Engineering environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Background in Steel/Steel Fabrication is a plus
• Experience or previous exposure to manufacturing methods & procedures
• Knowledge or experience in CNC programming software (i.e. Mastercam, SurfCam)
• The ability to identify problem & SOLVE
• Ability to stay focused in a fast-paced environment and take pride in work
• Cooperative with co-workers & management to accomplish objectives of Dept. and Company
• Punctuality and attendance is a requirement
• Good attitude, always acting in the best interest of Company at all times
• Ability Accept constructive criticism to better themselves and their skill set
• Fast and eager learner

We are a family-owned company that has been in business for over 50 years, providing industry-leading products for customers around the world, including armor for the U.S. Military. Clifton Steel specializes in abrasion- and impact-resistant steel fabrication, particularly quenched and tempered alloy and manganese steel.

We offer Union positions with competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, paid holidays, pai