Drafter - Heat Exchanger Design

About the role

L&M Radiator, Inc., a manufacturer of custom heat exchangers for mining, construction, oil, gas and heavy-duty equipment, is looking for a Drafter to join its Design Team at its headquarters in northern Minnesota. The position reports to the Drafting Supervisor, works Monday to Friday 7:00am-3:30pm with overtime as needed, and pays $25-$35 per hour.

Key responsibilities

• Review drawing requests and engineering change orders, then design and revise drawings, models, bills of materials or layouts that meet design standards.
• Coordinate with requesters on project scope and schedule, and check designs against L&M Radiator drafting standards.
• Use SolidWorks and SmarTeam to build layouts, models and drawings, and use Epicor to find existing drawings.
• Prepare preliminary drawings, buyout material lists and detailed scale drawings, and complete data input forms.
• Sketch customer cooling products, calculate dimensions and capacities, and assist with customer service, research and documentation.
• Inventory supplies, report equipment problems, plot and file drawings, and occasionally work overtime or weekends.

Required profile

• Entry-level knowledge of engineering drafting principles and ability to read detailed drawings and specifications.
• Detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, able to work independently and safely, with domestic and international travel required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug and background test.

Required skills

• SolidWorks with 3-D design (preferred)
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook
• PDM/PLM systems such as Team Center or SmarTeam, and Epicor or similar ERP (preferred)
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S or Six Sigma experience (preferred)

What we offer

• Performance bonus eligibility
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits