Mechanical Drafter

What can I expect in this role?

The responsibilities of AST's Mechanical Drafter include providing detail part/assembly drawings and redline updates utilizing 2D and 3D CAD. Our Mechanical Drafter is expected to meet position responsibilities and project requirements with moderate oversight.

What will I be doing?

• Work independently with Engineering, Operations, Sales teams, and senior level Drafters on various projects.
• Produce detailed fabrication and assembly drawings from Designer/Engineer 3D models and layouts.
• Self-check and correct all work prior to submitting to the project engineers/designers for approval.
• Ensure drafting style consistency between drawings per company Drafting Standards.
• Prioritize and manage Drafting tasks to support the budgeted hours and scheduled due dates for projects.
• Utilize CAD tools to verify the nominal fits of all parts as they are detailed from an overall layout.
• Translate electronic documents between various formats from/to vendors and customers (DWG, DXF, STP, PDF, ZIP, etc.)
• Update historical drawings to current company Drafting Standards.
• Estimate the number of hours required to accomplish Drafting tasks in support of Project Manager scheduling.
• Assist with ERP data entry tasks as needed.
• Embrace AST’s Process of Continuous Improvement across the organization

What experience is AST looking for?

• AAS Degree in Computer Aided Drafting or Certificate of Completion of a Computer Aided Drafting curriculum.
• Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 standards
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Proficient in Autodesk AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault, or other CAD software.
• Working Knowledge in MS Office 365 products.
• Strong Mechanical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of fabrication/assembly processes.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and disciplined, with a keen attention to detail.
• Exceptionally high level of commitment to the success of projects and the collective team.
• Character that complements AST’s long-standing culture of high integrity throughout all areas of internal and external business activity.

Benefits*

• Competitive pay & bonus potential
• Health insurance
  • Medical PPO and HSA health plan options available
  • Employer HSA contribution
  • Employer paid vision and dental
• Employer paid long/short term disability
• Continuing education assistance
• Competitive 401(K) employer match (traditional and Roth options)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holiday time available

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take and successfully pass a drug test.

AST is proud of our team. Providing challenging and rewarding work, with opportunities for personal/professional development is our key to this longevity. AST is an equal opportunity employer.

This is a full-time position based in Tacoma.

*All benefits listed in this post are subject to change.

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