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Designer Drafter

Clackamas, Oregon, United States; United States

 

Astronics-PECO, located in picturesque Clackamas, Oregon near the foothills of Mt. Hood, designs, certifies, manufactures, and sells a wide range of products to commercial, government, and military markets throughout the world. Our highly engineered interior and structural aerospace products are supplied to the largest aircraft manufacturers and are installed in aircraft around the globe, and our military products are used in critical national defense applications. The Max-Viz enhanced visions systems (EVS) are designed and certified for use as an improvement to safety by a vast array of airplanes, helicopters, and unmanned-aerial-vehicles in the commercial, government, and military marketplace. PECO-Controls are well established temperature control devices designed for applications where high quality is a must, such as the hospitality industry, commercial cooking, and other critical applications.

 

We are looking for a Designer Drafter to join our team. In this role you would be working with specifications and instructions from our Mechanical and Tooling Engineers to generate 3D CAD models and 2D drawings. Our team utilizes SolidWorks software and SolidWorks PDM, experience with this software is required.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Create 3D CAD models and assemblies in SolidWorks from data or instructions provided from engineers
  • Create 2D drawings as required
  • Generate new designs and concepts per project requirements
  • Verify parts, assemblies, and drawings using SolidWorks CAD are correct, complete, and ready for PDM vault storage
  • Upload SolidWorks CAD data into PDM vault location
  • Observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions
  • Perform other work-related duties as assigned

 

DESIREDKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & EXPERIENCES:

  • Associate's degree, or equivalent, in Computer Aided Drafting preferred
  • 5-10 years related experience
  • Previous experience with a PDM or PLM system is desired. Ability to learn SolidWorks PDM quickly, required
  • Requires thorough knowledge of drafting techniques, engineering terminology and manufacturing processes and materials
  • Proven expertise with SolidWorks
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and track task assignments
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office applications
  • Knowledge of techniques for proper plastic part design

 

Employment Eligibility Requirements:

This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.

An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background and drug screening (including cannabis). Applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug and background screenings will not be considered for employment.

 

Accommodation Requests:

Astronics PECO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail Peco.humanresources@astronics.com or call: 503-387-6045. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

 

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For over 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. The Company's strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to its targeted markets.

For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit www.Astronics.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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