Mechanical Design Drafter

Job Purpose:Creates mechanical drawings by planning work; rendering views; recording dimensions; developing applications; preparing bills of materials; updating databases.Duties:* Plans mechanical drawings by reviewing sketches, descriptions, specifications, and supporting documents; conferring with engineers and product designers.* Prepares mechanical sketches and drawings by rendering sectional, auxiliary, and multiviews, sub-assemblies, pictorials, dimensions, and developments; producing two- and three-dimensional orthographic projections using computer aided design (CAD) and pictorial techniques; producing three-dimensional (3-D) models including 3-D and spherical coordinates.* Prepares mechanical detail drawings by developing applications and calculations of castings, forgings, stampings, machined components, gears, cams, bearings, belt and drive chains, splines, linkages, dies, jogs, hydraulics, and pneumatics; producing fit specifications and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T); analyzing force systems in equilibrium, involving loaded beams, columns, trusses, and riveted and welded joints, and internal stresses of loaded members; resolving conflicts between options.* Prepares supporting information by developing bills of materials; standard parts, and fasteners.* Modifies drawings by analyzing, resolving, and incorporating changes* Documents work by recording data and drawings; updating databases.* Complies with legal requirements by adhering to codes and regulations.* Keeps equipment operational by adjusting hardware configuration; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; calling for repairs.* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.* Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.Skills/Qualifications:AutoCAD, CAD, Drafting, Drafting Tools, Requirements Analysis, Design Skills, Conceptual Skills, Presentation Skills, Functional and Technical Skills, Thoroughness, Analyzing Information Since 1946, Spherion has been helping talented individuals find rewarding job opportunities that drive excellence in their career. Through a network of 700 offices nationwide, we place 300,000 job seekers in fulfilling office professional, industrial and contact center positions every year. Put our career specialists to work for you!