Mechanical Drafter

Job Description:

Smart People. Smart Ideas. Smart Choice.

MTS is a leading global supplier of test and simulation systems. Formula 1 teams, leading automotive and aerospace companies, and the world's top researchers in materials and seismic engineering all rely on our systems to determine product reliability and ensure compliance with quality standards. Check out some of our amazing technology here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXOsvWpTHH4

We're looking for a Mechanical Drafter in our Structural Test division to prepare clear, complete, and accurate design documentation that supports the sale, manufacture, and service of our components, products, and systems.

What You'll Do:

• Work from notes, verbal instructions, sketches, drawings, or engineering specifications to prepare working plans, layouts, and detailed drawings
• Review designs and help resolve details not fully defined, determining the best combination of preliminary information and contributing data for the final design
• Develop specifications, designs, or drawings using engineering principles and established MTS standards, procedures, and instructions, following MTS best practices in the design, layout, and documentation of custom and standard products
• Provide the required level of documentation for custom or standard projects, including models, drawings, assemblies, and Bills of Materials using the CAD system, following MTS CAD Best Practices for model creation, drawing creation, file management, and revision control
• Verify completed work by checking dimensions, Bills of Materials, materials, quantities, processing information, and adherence to best practices
• Make reasonable and sound decisions to meet budgets and deadlines, and provide scheduling, costing, and technical updates to internal departments and external vendors
• Resolve mechanical and fabrication problems with designed or purchased parts, ensuring changes are documented per engineering change procedures
• Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships across all levels of MTS, providing regular status updates to project team members and supervisors
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or apparent

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED plus an Associate's degree or vo-tech certificate in drafting, design, industrial design, industrial engineering, electronics, or technical illustration and 2 years of drafting/design experience, or 6 years of relevant drafting/design experience
• Ability to perform detail and layout work on CAD, with willingness to learn other computer skills related to documentation
• Working knowledge of the design process, with the ability to do simple layouts and details and resolve routine questions, referring more complex issues to higher levels
• Ability to work under limited supervision, selecting from a variety of established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks
• Strong working relationships across all levels of employees, with sound decision making to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Experience with SolidWorks, SAP, SolidWorks PDM, and Microsoft Office Suite preferred

Best in Class Benefits:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance: http://myitwhr.com/
• HSA/FSA with a company match
• Income protection benefits
• Industry leading 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Matching gift and volunteer program

Get Involved and Give Back:

MTS supports Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together to share experiences and ideas, and we're committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute their talents. Through the ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program, employees also have the chance to give back and support families in our communities.

Physical Demands (U.S. Only):
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 is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Information:

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $36-$42 based on relevant education and experience.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.