Drafter at Geneva Pipe and Precast Company in Orem, Utah

Job Description:

Get ready to grow with us!
Northwest Pipe Company is the nation’s leading manufacturer of water infrastructure products—and with over 50 years of experience, we’re just getting started! Our business is growing, and we’re looking for great people to grow with us. We’re immediately seeking a Drafter to join our Geneva Pipe and Precast  team in Orem, UT.

WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance (1st of month after hire)


• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time


• Weekly Paycheck


• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match


• Bonus Potential


• Tuition Reimbursement 


• Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (day 1 of employment) 


• Employee Assistance Program


• Opportunities for Career Advancement 


• Values-Driven Culture Committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety 

OUR VALUES:

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  Accountability is evident when we do what we say we are going to do and people accept responsibility for their actions. We do not point fingers and blame others. We own our actions.


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  Commitment is not only promising to do something, but actually investing in the necessary effort and actions to make it happen.

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  Teamwork is essential for competing in a challenging and constantly changing business environment. Working together across all job functions is critical to achieving our success.   
  

ABOUT THE JOB:

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.


• Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of 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 would be helpful


• 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
  
  

 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Our organization maintains a drug-free workplace. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successful passing of a drug test and background check. Northwest Pipe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Northwest Pipe Company reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date

 

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