Detail Drafter 4

About the role

Wabtec is looking for a Detail Drafter 4 in its Erie, Pennsylvania manufacturing site. The drafter creates manufacturing drawings for products in the locomotive, transit, marine and stationary, or mining propulsion systems businesses, using Siemens NX and Teamcenter. It is an hourly union-represented position with a starting wage of $24.97 per hour.

Key responsibilities

• Produce detailed manufacturing drawings, mostly simple one-sheet drawings for new components, and occasionally sub-assemblies or revisions of existing drawings.
• Work closely under the guidance of a team lead designer.
• Drawings cover sheet metal, heavy fabrication, forged parts, electric motors, piping, cabling and mechanical and electrical assemblies.
• All work is reviewed and must be approved by the lead engineer and a manufacturing representative.

Required profile

• Associate's degree or higher in Engineering, Mechanical Design, Computer Aided Design, Mechanical Drafting or a related technical program.
• Experience with 3D modeling, assembly and drafting using CAD software (Siemens NX preferred).
• Knowledge of drafting practices, manufacturing methods, shop tolerances, engineering and manufacturing standards.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, with strong initiative and technical aptitude.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.; offers are conditioned on a drug screen and fitness-for-duty test where applicable.

Required skills

• CAD software, Siemens NX preferred
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Technical communication and problem-solving