Mechanical Drafter

Position Title: Mechanical Drafter

Department: Goose Works    

Reports to: Mechanical Engineer

Compensation:  $20-$30 Commensurate to Skills and Experience

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Eight & a half paid holidays per year
• Two paid flexible holidays per year
• ICHRA Health Insurance Reimbursement
• 100% Employer Paid Dental & Vision Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Medical Clinic Membership or Cash Equivalent (for Field Staff) for employees and dependents
• Other benefits accrue over the first 3-24 months, including: additional paid vacation, 401k with company matching, and quarterly profit share.

Place of Work: Corporate Headquarters - 1730 South Street, Redding CA, 96001

Position Description 
The  Mechanical Drafter will work directly with the Goose Works design team, supporting ongoing engineering projects with a focus on technical drawing and documentation. This role provides hands-on experience in CAD design, drafting, and engineering document management, offering exposure to the full design cycle within a professional engineering environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, motivated to learn, and eager to apply engineering concepts to real-world projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the Mechanical Engineer and Goose Works design team with design and documentation tasks.
• Create, update, and maintain technical drawings using  Autodesk Inventor.
• Assist with engineering documentation, including revision tracking and organization of project files.
• Participate in design reviews and provide support with design updates as needed.
• Ensure drawings and documents meet company standards for accuracy and clarity.
• Collaborate with team members to support ongoing project deliverables.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to contribute to project goals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Completed or currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of engineering design principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team setting.
• Positive attitude, curiosity, and eagerness to learn.

Other Duties 
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Physical Demand Requirements 

Work Environment 
This job mainly operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands 
This is largely a sedentary role with some travel required. This would require the ability to walk up and down stairs, and to enter, travel in, and exit vehicles and airplanes.