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W.D. Laramore is looking for a Mechanical Drafter to join our team in Thomasville, GA. As a Mechanical Drafter you will be responsible for creating design drawings by planning work, rendering views, recording dimensions, developing applications, preparing bills of materials, and updating databases.

What You'll Do

• Create/revise detail drawings - AutoCAD or Inventor/SolidWorks from mark ups, layouts, or verbal instruction.
• Create layouts from concept to enable other designers to generate detail drawings.
• Select raw material, calculate weight and volume.
• Ensure mechanical fit of all components in each assembly.
• Coordinate proper creation of item type, manufacturability, and bill of material.
• Create/maintain and release data/drawings in Autodesk Vault and Encompix ERP system.
• Estimate remaining times on projects.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Basic Qualifications

• Understanding of computerized systems, AutoCAD, Inventor, or Solid Works.
• Knowledge of math/algebra (i.e., areas of plane, volume of solids); mechanics, calculation of various moments, center of gravity, etc.
• Knowledge of metal and non-ferrous materials and their properties.
• Familiarity with manufacturing practices.
• Knowledge of U.S. Customary system (inches) and SI system (Metric), various ANSI and ISO Engineering and drafting standards
• Strong understanding of design concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors’ Degree in Mechanical Technology or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience working as a Mechanical Designer.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Ability to work in a team environment with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, Engineers and Designers in a multi-discipline groups
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

Work Schedule

Monday thru Thursday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Thomasville, GA 31757: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person