Drafter (NO Experience Necessary!)

Description

PURPOSE:

In accordance with company policies and procedures, the Drafter will work within a tight knit group of engineers and specialists to provide technical support to the technology development process of our Yellow Jacket Oil Tools. They will assist in developing new products / processes and modifying existing products / processes to increase efficiency or improve performance. 

CRITICAL FUNCTIONS:

1.  Support Yellow Jacket Engineers during development, prototyping, testing and fielding of new and improved products

2.  Create and modify component and assembly/BOM drawings using 3D CAD software

3.  Perform basic design and design modifications to components and assemblies using 3D CAD software

4.  Keep involved during product development by offering suggestions and feedback from testing and during design reviews

5.  Work with tool room and shop floor to get components needed for testing/prototyping

6.  Develop test plans, work instructions, and other product support documentation

7.  Generate and submit test data to project engineers

8.  Work diligently to support the product development schedule

9.  Assist in the train up of vendors and internal personnel to launch product

10.  Able to travel to field locations to support customers using products

11.  Support customer change requests, internal process changes and field issues as assigned

12.  Stay aware of applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications relating to product development

13.  Maintain shop floor area and associated equipment

Requirements

1.   0-3 years experience drafting using industry standard 3D CAD programs; proficient with creating, modifying, and reading engineering drawings
2. Experience working in a manufacturing environment or in a lab testing environment with mechanical equipment
3. Must be able to pass an ATF Background check
4. Proficient with using spreadsheets and familiar with Bills of Materials and product Routings to support manufacturing processes
5. Inspection experience using calipers, micrometers, and other inspection devices
6. Hands-on experience using test equipment is a plus– tensile test, pressure test, explosives test or similar 
7. Ability to excel in a highly dynamic organization, experiencing high growth rates
8. Exceptional interpersonal/written communication skills; can effectively interact with all levels of management
9. Ability to work on multiple projects with limited direction

PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

1. Proficiency with SolidWorks 3D software, including part and assembly modeling, as well as 2D drawings
2. Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) / library software a plus 
3. Hands-on land-based oil field experience is a plus
4. CNC and/or manual machining experience is a plus