Drafter, Mechanical

Location: 

Hartland, WI, US, 53029

Requisition ID:  1605

Job Summary/Overview

The Drafter, Mechanical provides drafting support to Engineers or Sales Representatives on all product lines. This position prepares technical drawings of machined parts, weldments, and assemblies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Detail designs created by engineers or sales which includes determining tolerances, fits, dimensions, schemes, etc.
  • Create and/or modify detailed drawings using 3D software (mechanical) or 2D software (mechanical or electrical)
  • Input part data in business system
  • Create bill of materials for assemblies in business system
  • Provide assistance to manufacturing regarding questions on part drawings or assembly drawings 

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

  • Demonstrates aptitude with problem solving and decision making.
  • Ability to learn and adapt to new situations, take on new challenges, and adjust accordingly.
  • Displays product knowledge obtained through experiential hands-on training.
  • Attention to detail.  Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all areas involved.
  • Experience with SolidWorks, CAD and Enterprise Resource planning systems

Required Qualifications

  • Associates Degree or one plus years design or manufacturing experience in a related field. 

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials.  Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems.  We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.  Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.  We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.


Nearest Major Market: Waukesha
Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee