ETC is seeking a Drafter (level to be determined based on experience and qualifications) who has hands on drafting experience to support our Manufacturing Engineering team in producing and maintaining clear, accurate documentation for both new and existing products. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail and confidence working with part, assembly, and wire harness drawings. Success in this role also depends on proactive communication, thoughtful collaboration with engineers, and the ability to stay organized while juggling multiple priorities. At ETC, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned with a culture of innovation, quality, and fun. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply!

Representative Responsibilities
• Assist engineers with documentation necessary for the successful manufacturing of ETC products. This would include assisting with the following per ETC standards:
• Detailed part drawings
• Wire harness drawings
• Assembly drawings
• Bill of Materials
• Standard Parts Release forms
• Produces and updates drawings for existing products
• Correct information is used to produce drawing
• Proper references are used to complete the drawing
• Engineering Change Request (ECR) is investigated before changes are made
• Engineering Change Order (ECO) is processed and approved
• Revisions to part drawings
• Revisions to wire harness drawings
• Revisions to assembly drawings
• Maintain drawings and their corresponding Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Proper and complete information is found on drawing
• Accurate information related to drawings is reflected in manufacturing system
• Documentation files are distributed to the appropriate personnel
• Coordinate release of documentation files
• Provide task completion time estimates
• Attend identified training classes
• Participates as a team member, works effectively in a team environment. Capable of operating independently as needed.
• Coordinate the project activities of less senior staff
• Assists the manager in the training of employees
• Participates in the ISO on the job training
• Maintains & updates ISO on the job training records for department
• Other duties as assigned.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely and positive fashion.
• Knowledge of company policies
• Basic drafting skills
• Basic AutoCAD skills
• Solid Works skills
• SolidWorks Composer skills
• Organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrate basic written/verbal skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivation and leadership skills.
• Ability to follow directions and project plans.
• Ability to maintain individual task lists and logs individual time in approved timekeeping program.

Minimum Requirements
• High school diploma or its equivalency (GED) including, additional specialized training and
• Depending on Drafter’s level
• 2-4 years experience or,
• 8 years of experience or,
• Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Drafting and Design and 0-2 years of experience or,
• Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Drafting and Design or comparable business experience in increasingly responsible positions in the related discipline and 5+ years of job-related experience
• Experience in a team environment
• Experience with problem tracking tools
• Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of a Drafter
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and perform multiple tasks without general supervision.

Entry level responsibilities
• As an entry level Drafter, this position has had little prior exposure to formal drafting procedures or processes.
• The focus of this role is to attend necessary job related training and become familiar with the process and procedures utilized in the Organization
• Employee uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently without specific instruction, but refers deviations, problems, and unfamiliar situations not covered by instructions to supervisor for decision or help
• Supervisor assures that finished work and methods used are technically accurate and in compliance with instructions or established procedures.
• Review of the work increases with more difficult assignments if employee has not previously performed similar assignments.
• Situations to which the existing guidelines cannot be applied or significant proposed deviations from the guidelines are referred to the supervisor

Senior Level Position:
• As a senior level drafter, this position has extensive drafting experience.
• A senior has established themselves as a leader in their discipline.
• This position works independently in assignments as well as decision making
• At this level, the employee, has developed a large amount of expertise in the line of work, may be responsible for planning and coordination of assignments for others in the department.
• Completed work is reviewed only from an overall standpoint in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work, or effectiveness in meeting requirements or expected results.
• Understands and applies accepted drafting principles and practices.
• Mentors other Drafters with their professional development.