“The diversity of the job and great management are what made me stay with this company for so long.” ~ Neil Warne is ESCO’s first employee from 1965. And yes, he’s still working to this day!
Job Title: Drafter Designer
Organization Description: ESCO Manufacturing is the 2024 SBA Family Business of the Year and the premier wholesale sign manufacturing company headquartered in the heart of the Midwest in Watertown South Dakota. Our mission is to be a leader in the sign industry by providing the best value in visual identification and advertising to our customers, through excellent work ethics and high standards of business practices. For more information, visit www.escomanufacturing.com
About the job:
As a Drafter Designer for our company, you will enjoy working in our family-like atmosphere that strives for teamwork, innovation, and personal growth. Each day provides new challenges through custom projects and in-house training opportunities. Our Core Values of One Team, Integrity, and Engaged are ingrained into our culture, and our team members are rewarded for their efforts. We’re living our Vision by creating WOW experiences for our team members, customers, and communities!
Job Responsibilities
- Use 3D and/or 2D computer assisted design/drafting software to develop designs of new and existing products.
- Draft fully detailed multi-view shop drawings from sketches and order information provided by customers.
- Maintain and follow Drafting and Engineering Standards.
- Maintain an organized file system for production drawings.
- Communicate with sales, engineering, and manufacturing regarding new and revised prints.
- Review drawings for completeness and accuracy.
- Maintain revisions of project drawings.
- Provide timely technical assistance and solutions to the team.
- Participate in project meetings as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Work independently or as part of a team depending on the project needs.
- Read drawings (2D & 3D) to produce accurate 3D models using SolidWorks software to include SolidWorks, Flexi and Enroute.
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with coworkers and other departments.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team required.
- Ability to read drawings (2D & 3D) required.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of SolidWorks or other 3D Modeling Software Required
- Knowledge of Graphite or AutoCAD 2D drawing experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Flexi, Sign Wizard, Enroute, LED Wizard a plus
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
Education: Associate degree or higher in Engineering or related field preferred; Bachelor's degree in any engineering is a plus.
Compensation: Salary range commensurate with experience
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Watertown, SD 57201 (Required)
Work Location: In person