Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Preformed Line Products Company will not sponsor applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position, now or in the future, including H-1B sponsorship.
As a Mechanical Drafter, you will be responsible for developing, detailing, and revising parts, assemblies, and drawings for new product development and customer support through PTC (Creo), Windchill PDM, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and 3D printing software.
Essential Functions:
- Develop detailed drawings and solid models of complex parts and assemblies for new product development and customer support, following the direction of engineers.
- Control CAD and engineering files in Windchill PDM software using typical departmental processes.
- Prepare exploded view assembly drawings of complex products and components.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities at once. Able to be a team leader in work output.
- Prepare artistic graphic work for product quotations, application sheets, and catalog illustrations, and/or visual aids for departmental use.
- Work directly with engineers and other departmental personnel to adequately document product design documents.
- Operate PTC (Creo), Windchill PDM, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and 3D printing software.
- Ability to run drawing copy machine.
- Maintenance and control of CAD and drafting files.
- Set up, run, and maintain 3D printing equipment.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Associate degree in mechanical drafting, engineering technology, or equivalent related experience.
- Specialized computer, drafting, and modeling coursework or equivalent.
- 0-10 years of modeling and/or drafting experience using 3D and 2D CAD software.
- Experience using PTC products (Creo and Windchill) is preferred.
- Ability to use a computer and applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to efficiently and effectively create 3D models using 3D CAD software.
- Ability to create 2D detailed drawings using CAD software.
- Ability to control CAD files in PDM software.
- Thorough understanding of CAD software.
Schedule
Fulltime
Standard office hours with flextime
Benefits:
- 401(k) with a company match equal to 25% of the first 8% of pre-tax dollars contributed by the employee for the first two years
- Enrollment in company profit sharing after two years
- Medical, dental & vision insurance, including free preventative care
- Wellness & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
- Paid time off, paid company holidays, and vacation purchase program
- Short & long-term disability
- Parental & family leave; military leave
- Inclusive & welcoming company culture
- Career development & tuition assistance
- Student loan debt repayment program
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Skills Required
- Associate degree in mechanical drafting, engineering technology, or equivalent related experience
- Specialized computer, drafting, and modeling coursework or equivalent
- 0-10 years of modeling and/or drafting experience using 3D and 2D CAD software
- Experience using PTC Creo and Windchill
- Ability to use computers and applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to create 3D models using 3D CAD software
- Ability to create 2D detailed drawings using CAD software
- Ability to control CAD files in PDM software
- Thorough understanding of CAD software
What We Do
Preformed Line Products (PLP) designs and manufactures engineered hardware and systems for building, maintaining, and protecting energy and communications infrastructure. Its offerings include transmission and distribution hardware, cable anchoring and control systems, fiber-optic and copper network products, and splice closures. The company serves power utilities, telecommunications and broadband providers, contractors, and other specialized markets worldwide, emphasizing reliable products, technical innovation, and responsive customer service.
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