Drafting Apprentice - Hillyard Technical Center at Summit Truck Bodies – Wathena, Kansas

Summit Truck Bodies, a division of Summit Truck Equipment, is looking for a Drafting Apprentice for our Wathena, KS location. The Drafting Apprentice will work with other drafters to learn how to prepare new product design layouts and drawings for parts, weldments and assemblies. If you are a motivated team player, who is committed to producing a high quality product on time and safely, we want you on our team.

WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES INCLUDING:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution.
• HSA and/or FSA.
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Car Discount Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare new product design layout, part, weldment and assembly drawings.
• Revision and correct existing drawings.
• Create bills of materials and parts lists for assembly drawings.Assign part numbers per established guidelines.
• Prepare Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s) and distribute per established procedure.
• Communicate with other departments as required for project work.
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Maintain and wear all required personal protective safety equipment.
• Participate in all continuous improvement programs by offering suggestions and exhibiting initiative in areas within direct control.Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stopping and stretching.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, copier machine and other office equipment.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires working occasionally in areas that are not ventilated or air-conditioned.
• Requires working in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to receive and analyze data and input into the computer.
• Ability to do simple math calculations, input data into the computer and analyze data as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Must be 16 years or older attending high school and/or enrolled in a technical program.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License with a good motor vehicle record.
• Ability to work with multiple priorities and constant interruptions.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent computer skills with training in Autodesk Inventor, sheet metal module experience a plus.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to successfully complete a General Abilities Assessment and Post-offer background check, physical and drug screening.

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