Design Drafter/Senior Design Drafter - Packaging - Departmental Only

Design Drafter/Senior Design Drafter - Packaging - Departmental Only

Join America's favorite family bakery since 1934-home of Little Debbie, Drake's Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You'll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you'll discover a better way to live and work.

This posting is departmental-only and is open to those currently working in Corporate Engineering and the Corporate Shop.

Pay

$28.08 - $35.90 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Schedule

1st Shift (Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

Flexibility with scheduled start and end times

Hybrid with minimum of three days on-site per week

Location

10606 Apison Pike Collegedale, TN 37315

Job Summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Design Drafter/Senior Design Drafter to join our Packaging Engineering Team.

• Use computer aided software to design equipment, prepare drawings that are clear, concise, and complete with all necessary details such as dimensions, materials, procedures and calculations
• Verify and check drawings thoroughly for accuracy, errors or omissions
• Select proper components for new design specifications by contacting vendors and manufacturers for information and reviewing equipment
• Prepare and submit work orders and material requisitions required for equipment and machinery fabrication and installation
• Correspond and collaborate with engineers, installation crews, Shops, and Purchasing
• Estimate total drafting time and coordinate estimates for fabrication and installation
• Take accurate field measurements for use in creating documents
• Coordinate and assist with equipment or product testing
• Support internal customers by providing part drawings and technical support
• Be an active participant in project team meetings
• Generate and maintain project status reports
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Ability to travel up to 30%

Required Qualifications

• Two years of college or Associate's degree
• Experience with Solidworks and AutoCAD or similar software
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong math skills with ability to accurately measure parts
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyze and resolve design conflict in fabrications and installations
• Ability to assemble and complete detailed drawing packages which include: engineer final review, shop coordination, and installation support
• Demonstrated excellence in relationship building with working partners; including peers, customers, and suppliers, while demonstrating a strong customer focus

Preferred Qualifications

• A.S. degree in a technical field
• Experience in equipment design with knowledge of design principles
• 1+ year of formal drafting training
• Experience with Maximo, DBWorks, & Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with Shop Manufacturing Processes
• Familiarity with detailed machine design and power transmission components

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Profit-sharing cash bonus program
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• Supplemental plans, including life insurance
• Fully-paid parental leave
• Health Center and Pharmacy
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer