Drafter - The Toro Company

Who Are We?

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career. 

We are seeking a Drafter to join our team in Bloomington. As a Drafter you will create and/or maintain engineering documentation using CAD software. Engineering documentation includes individual component part models, assemblies, subassemblies, and their respective drawings. Modify detailed drawings of component parts and subassemblies.

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:  

•  Learn and process engineering change requests utilizing engineering sketches and annotated drawings.

• Specify and document dimensions, materials, and procedures.

• Document parts by modeling simple 3D models, adding coordinate systems, and create detail drawings for manufacturing.

• Create SAP Bill of Material reports

• Participate in quality initiatives and training as required.

Note: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:  

• Associate degree in Mechanical or Electrical Drafting, Drafting Design, Electronics and Electrical/Mechanical Technology required.

• Bachelor’s Degree with engineering technology related disciplines preferred.

• Drafter I: 0-2 years of experience with associate’s degree

• Drafter II: 2+ years of experience with associate’s otherwise four (4) plus years related experience.

• Basic understanding of industry drafting standards (ANSI)

• Responsible for adhering to product Drafting Standards and Procedures

• Understand the application of basic Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Experience with CAD software preferred.

• Ability to technically communicate with Designers and Engineers.

• Primarily office-based with regular interaction in a shop/lab environment supporting equipment diagnostics and validation.

• Exposure to mechanical and electrical equipment, including moving machinery and powered vehicles.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Fast-paced environment with competing priorities, high customer interaction, and occasional escalations.

• Minimal travel may be required (training or field support).

• Standard work schedule may include extended hours, or overtime based on customer demand.

• Frequent use of computer systems.

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQ location a variety of perks, including:  

• Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.  

• Location – Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrally located for most commuters!  

• Food - Take advantage of our onsite café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day.  

• Wellness - The Toro Company’s HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.  

• Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.  

• Summer Hours – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.  

• Flexible Work Arrangements – This team is currently implementing a hybrid work schedule. 3 days onsite and up to 2 days from a home office.  #LI-Hybrid 

• Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $25.16/hr. - $35/hr. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the dailypay app.