Engineering Drafter

Grandir UK

Orem, UT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), AutoCAD, Background Investigation, Blueprints, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer Software, Concrete, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Employee Assistance Plan, English Language, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Machining Operations, Manufacturing, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), People Management, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Safety Standards, Sales, Scaffolding, Schematics, SolidWorks, Standards Development, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Technical Drawing, Time Management, Typing, Welding
LOCATION
Orem, UT
POSTED
Today
Build Your Future at NWPX

At NWPX Infrastructure, we manufacture welded steel pipe and precast products that form the backbone of America's water infrastructure. It's work you can be proud of-and an opportunity to advance your career with a company committed to your professional growth and well-being.

Our brands-Northwest Pipe Company, NWPX Park, and NWPX Geneva-set the standard for safety, quality, innovation, and performance. Guided by our core values of Accountability, Commitment, and Teamwork, our people work collaboratively to deliver reliable products and trusted service to our customers-while building stable, rewarding careers along the way.

For over 50 years, NWPX has been a leader in reliable water infrastructure solutions, and our people are the foundation of our success. Build your future with us and bepart of a legacy grounded in water.

WHAT NWPX OFFERS YOU:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance
  • Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
  • On-Demand Pay (Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday)
  • Bonus Potential
  • Up to $5,000 per year Tuition Reimbursement
  • Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (Day 1 of Employment)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Opportunities for Career Advancement
  • Values-Driven Culture Committed to Equal Opportunities and Safety
SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE:

Provides routine drafting support, prepares various drawings and schematics derived from a variety of specifications, layouts, blueprints and sketches. Utilizes established techniques, standards and tools like computer aided drafting software to prepare technical drawings. Coordinates and consults with engineers, project leads, sales, or designers to complete projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Create standardized products drawings for existing product lines of precast concrete products.
  • Assist as needed to work with drafting and engineering team on projects
  • Communicate with sales staff and management to complete projects based on deadlines
  • Work with the production team to create accurate drawings and details
  • Use computer assisted drafting software like AutoCad and SolidWorks
  • Measure forms and products in the production manufacturing areas and take those measurements to create accurate drawings
  • Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • There are no supervisory responsibilities in this position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written, and have basic communication skills; interpersonal, written, and verbal, for dealing with all levels and associates, and reading instruction and parts manuals.
  • Experience using Solid Works 3D is highly regarded
  • Skilled in use of Auto CAD is highly regarded
  • Must be able to read blue prints
  • Working knowledge of ASMe, ASTM and AWS specs
  • Familiar with coatings/paints
  • Must be able to read a tape measure with extreme accuracy
  • Must have above average computer skills
  • Need to be able to work on several projects and keep work organized
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required, additional technical education and/or training is preferred.
  • College drafting courses would be preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Project timelines and work volume / deadlines may often require working outside of standard office hours, weekend, or evening work.

Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position.

Physical Activity

Over 2/3 of the time:
  • Standing/Sit: Remaining upright in a stationary position, particularly for sustained periods.
  • Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling to type.
  • Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
  • Walking: Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularity for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
  • Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas and information accurately, in written or diagram form.
  • Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
  • Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers such as moving a mouse and typing.
Up to 2/3 of the time:
  • Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward downward or outward.
  • Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
  • Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm to operate a mouse, phone, computer, and other office machines.
Less than 1/3 of the time:
  • Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
  • Kneeling/Crouching: Position self to look under or around equipment or areas of production
  • Stooping: Positions self to lift items off the floor.
  • Reaching: Grabbing things from a distance above or from the side.
  • Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or move objects from position to position.
Physical Requirements
  • Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Visual Acuity
  • The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
Vision Requirements:

Over 2/3 of the time the worker is required to have:
  • Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
  • Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
  • Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
Up to 2/3 of time the worker is required to have:
  • Distance vision (clear feet at 20 feet or more)
  • Ability to adjust visual focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
Weather Conditions

The worker is subject to both environmental conditions throughout their day: activities occur inside the office environment and outside in production or the yards.

Noise Levels

Over 2/3 of the time:
  • Moderate noise to loud noise when in production
  • Quiet conditions when working in the office
Personal Protective Equipment is required when in the Plant, Yard or Construction Areas:
    • Hard Hat
  • Safety Glasses
  • Steel-toed Boots
  • Hearing Protection
  • Reflective Vest


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Except where prohibited by state law, offers of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug test, and/or physical examination, as determined by the essential functions and physical requirements of the position.

NWPX Infrastructure is committed to equal employment opportunity. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NWPX Infrastructure reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.

About the Company

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Grandir UK