Drafter

About the role

Who will you be working with?

At L&M Radiator, Inc., the things we make are helping to keep America's lights on. If you want to join a team that plays a vital role in our energy economy, we have an opportunity for you!

L&M Radiator, Inc. has been a leading worldwide manufacturer of customized and carefully crafted heat exchangers for Mining, Construction, Oil, Gas and heavy-duty equipment industries. We are seeking motivated individuals to join our Design Team at our headquarters facility, located in beautiful northern Minnesota. This position reports to the Drafting Supervisor, work shift is Monday-Friday 7a-3:30p, overtime as needed.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Drafting and Design Team, you will be responsible for designing and revising engineering drawings/models, bills of materials or layouts that comply with design standards and meet the requirements outlined in Drawing Requests or Engineering Change Orders. The ideal candidate will be self-driven, focused, detail oriented, and enjoy working in an active department. Our Design Engineering Department values teamwork and is driven by innovation and creative designs that our designers make. By collaborating with internal customers, our drafters and designers ensure each print is ready for production.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-year degree in Mechanical Drafting with SolidWorks Experience, or
• 3-10 years of manufacturing experience at L&M Radiator or similar.
• 3-5 years of experience with detail drawings for sheet metal assemblies and weldments.
• Knowledge of PDM/PLM system (Team Center, SmarTeam, other)
• Knowledge of Epicor or similar ERP system.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or Six Sigma.

What will your typical day look like?

• Review drawing requests and ECOs and associated information, analyze, design, and retrieve information to complete drawings/models, layout, or design.
• Coordinate with requester to discuss project scope and time schedule or receive and discuss project with supervisor.
• Be familiar with L&M Radiator drafting standards and review design for compliance.
• Use SolidWorks/SmarTeam software to develop layouts, models/drawings and designs that meet engineering specifications.
• Prepare preliminary drawings and work with requester for approval and/or modifications.
• Utilize alpha search, SmarTeam, and Epicor to find existing drawings or examples.
• Prepare buyout material lists when required by Drawing Request.
• Prepare detailed scale drawing upon approval of preliminary drawings.
• Complete data input forms for each product as required and check to ensure accuracy of other drafter's forms.
• Sketch and identify cooling products from customers or units in the field.
• Calculate dimensions, weights, capacities, or qualities using SolidWorks capabilities.
• Assist with customer service, research, and documentation as directed by supervisor.
• Report equipment problems to supervisor.
• Inventory supplies and materials and forwards requests to the drafting clerk.
• Assist with plotting/filing and other drafting tasks when necessary or to fill in during absences.
• Work occasional overtime or weekends to complete a project, as required.
• Perform related work or other job duties as required by supervisor.
• Perform work in a safe manner and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Domestic and international travel required and could include weekend travel, depending on the project.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Ability to sit for long periods of time at workstation.
• Long duration of computer screen time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required for Entry Level

• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Knowledge in engineering drafting principles, practices, methods, and equipment required.
• Skill in preparing and interpreting detailed drawings, graphs, charts, and specifications.
• Must be detail orientated, have mechanical aptitude and strong initiative.
• Ability to communicate, in English, effectively and clearly by both written and verbal means.
• Understand and interpret complex and technical information.
• Demonstrate maturity, intelligence, cooperation, and discretion.
• Work effectively with fellow employees and independently.
• Dependability under both supervised and unsupervised conditions.
• Experience using SolidWorks with 3-D design.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug and background test.

Additional information

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

This role is also eligible for a performance bonus.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Pay and benefits

The hourly range for this role is between $25.00 - $35.00. The actual hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $25-35. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we're Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you're ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity.

Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We're lifelong learners, obsessed with better.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We're building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we've got you.