Senior Design Drafter / Design Drafter

Join America’s favorite family bakery since 1934—home of Little Debbie®, Drake’s® Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery® Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You’ll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you’ll discover a better way to live and work.

Pay

$28.65 - $36.62/ hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Schedule

1st Shift (Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), with some flexibility in hours to meet department needs

On-site with potential for one remote day per week

Location

10606 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN 37315

Job Summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Design Drafter or Senior Design Drafter to join our Corporate Systems Engineering team.

• Use computer aided software to design equipment, prepare drawings that are clear, concise, and complete with all necessary details such as dimensions, materials, procedures and calculations
• Verify and check drawings thoroughly for accuracy, errors or omissions
• Select proper components for new design specifications by contacting vendors and manufacturers for information and reviewing equipment
• Prepare and submit work orders and material requisitions required for equipment and machinery fabrication and installation
• Correspond and collaborate with engineers, installation crews, Shops, and Purchasing
• Estimate total drafting time and coordinate estimates for fabrication and installation
• Take accurate field measurements for use in creating documents
• Coordinate and assist with equipment or product testing
• Support internal customers by providing part drawings and technical support
• Be an active participant in project team meetings
• Generate and maintain project status reports
• Potential for travel up to 30%

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year experience
• Senior Design Drafter: at least five years’ formal drafting experience
• Experience with Solidworks and AutoCAD or similar software
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong math skills with ability to accurately measure parts
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyze and resolve design conflict in fabrications and installations
• Ability to assemble and complete detailed drawing packages which include: engineer final review, shop coordination, and installation support
• Demonstrated excellence in relationship building with working partners; including peers, customers, and suppliers, while demonstrating a strong customer focus

Preferred Qualifications

• A.S. degree in a technical field
• Experience in equipment design with knowledge of design principles
• 3+ year of formal drafting training
• Experience with Maximo, DBWorks, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Apps
• Familiarity with Shop Manufacturing Processes
• Familiarity with detailed machine design and power transmission components
• Experience in piping design and equipment layout with development of orthographic and isometric drawings

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Profit-sharing cash bonus program
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• Supplemental plans, including life insurance
• Fully-paid parental leave
• Health Center and Pharmacy
• Mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer