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Curtiss-Wright Corporation · 1 day ago

Mechanical Drafter

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Drafter to join their team in Pittsburgh (Cheswick). The role involves preparing solid models and drawings, coordinating detail drawings, and ensuring accuracy of engineering data in accordance with drafting standards.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Prepare solid models and complete detail, assembly, manufacturing, and inspection drawings including Bill of Materials for products, parts, components, assemblies, apparatus, tools, dies, gauges, fixtures, jigs, etc. from master assemblies, layouts, and general instructions as assigned

Coordinate detail drawings of parts or assemblies being prepared involving an inter-relationship of operation or function with other detailed parts or assemblies. Ensure accuracy and completeness of models and drawings with all necessary views and illustrations. Convey all engineering and manufacturing data and acceptance criteria neatly and accurately in accordance with drafting standards and practices

Make additions to, or changes in, existing drawings and models. Revise drawings as required from marked prints and written or verbal instructions

Communicate and coordinate activities with the Lead Graphic Designer when assigned to a Project Team

Obtain proper information for drawings from department manuals, standard books, engineering reference handbooks, material and process specifications, supplier catalogs, etc. to determine dimensions, tolerances, finishes, etc. Interpret drawings including customer and supplier drawings to obtain information relative to assignment. Determine proper methods based on established practices or procedures

Maintain and utilize the Product Life Cycle Manager (PLM) system for searching storage, retrieval, and release of databases

Perform minor design work as instructed under close supervision

Check to ensure accuracy of own work, including preparation of models and assemblies for clearance analysis

Apply a practical knowledge of manufacturing processes, machine tools, fabrication equipment, and inspection techniques to the preparation of models and drawings

Investigate shop and supply management issues caused by drawing information and determine the solution and make proper corrections. Refer complicated design/standard manufacturing procedure issues to a higher coded graphic designer or supervisor

Interact with customers, suppliers, and other external personnel during assigned projects

Keep abreast of advances in design, modeling, and drafting practices, techniques, materials and processes, and available standard design products from suppliers that may be used in the design projects

Perform any other graphic designer (design/drafting) function of similar or less complex nature