Barnhart Crane & Rigging · 21 hours ago
Drafter (Level II)
Barnhart Crane & Rigging is a company specializing in heavy lift and transport solutions. The Drafter (Level II) will support engineers in designing specialty equipment, creating CAD models, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while providing technical assistance to other CAD users.
Mechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Support Engineers in designing and documenting innovative equipment for heavy lift and transport projects across North America. Typical documentation for Research & Development projects can include:
Preliminary CAD Models and Concept Drawings
Finalized CAD Models and Fabrication Drawings
Support during fabrication
Load Testing Documentation, including Load Test Procedure Drawings and Load Test Certificates
Specification Sheets for reference by project engineers and field personnel
Various revisions to documents as required
Develop working knowledge of existing Barnhart heavy lift and specialty rigging equipment
Help with basic mechanical design and structural analysis tasks
Possess an understanding of applicable industry and company-specific drawing standards (e.g. ASME) and help to ensure designs are in accordance. Perform preliminary checks on drawings for content and format compliance before final review by an engineer
Assist in creating organized Equipment Packages for storing equipment documentation
Assist at troubleshooting various design problems and work with engineers to resolve them
Develop proficiency in AutoCAD and Inventor techniques including: Dynamic Blocks, Multisolid Modeling, and Frame Generator
Assist in creating and maintaining templates and other support files for CAD software packages
Provide technical assistance and workflow guidance to other CAD users within the company
Qualification
Required
3-10 years of qualifying experience in CAD operation
Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting
Advanced experience with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD is required
Strong communication skills for reporting, documenting, and communicating with stakeholders or team members
Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with field personnel, engineers, and project managers
Ability to accurately incorporate design revisions and update associated documents for consistency
Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Willingness and ability to visit job sites occasionally and work in outdoor and potentially hazardous environments
Must pass a drug test, fit for duty and background check
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Associate's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or a related CAD-focused degree or certificate program
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Benefits
Bonus program that pays for performance
401K contributions matched up to 10% of pay
Benefits Package including medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability
Paid Time Off
Barnhart CARES family care and community service opportunities
Company
Barnhart Crane & Rigging
Since 1969, Barnhart Crane & Rigging has been a trusted partner to industries facing their most complex lifting, rigging, and transportation challenges.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-10-09
Seattle TechFlash
2025-04-09
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