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Mechanical Detailer/Drafter/Checker
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What they do
A Mechanical or Electrical Drafter prepares detailed drawings needed to manufacture or repair machinery and equipment, with dimensions and other specific engineering data. Uses computer aided design software. May create diagrams for products that include mechanical and electronic components, such as cars or computers, or prepare the diagrams used to install wiring and electrical equipment in buildings or in electrical distribution systems.
$65,033 / year median in California
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Mechanical Detailer/Drafter/Checker
DRAFTER
Irvine, California
Contract
May 29, 2026
$35.00
Pay rate: $35-$40/hr
Mission
Generating Turboexpander and Compressor products core unit detail parts manufacturing drawings. Understanding the design layout. Tolerances, bill of materials, checking drawings, and stack-up tolerancing. Qualification Requirements
Mechanical Engineering / Drafting degree Expert in AutoCAD and Solid work software's
Familiar with geometrics and tolerances with logical views positions to facilitate manufacturing.
Transform initial conceptual designs and sketches into working drawings for manufacturability.
Create assembly drawings and parts list/BOM. And other needed documentations for the instruction Manuals.
Familiar with Checking Detail drawings, Make them ready to release for Manufacturing, familiar with geometric tolerances (i.e. parallelism, perpendicularity, runouts ,positions etc, surfaces finish and how the stationary parts meet together, interference , normal fit etc)
Verify that all parts fit together nicely, without interferences or unusual loose gaps and inform the design engineer if there is any discrepancy.
Maintain relationship of models and drawings files in organized fashion.
Experience working as a turbo machinery Drafter/ Checker
Demonstrate excellence in interpersonal skills including communication, be a self-starter, have a positive make-happen attitude, to be able to handle multiple tasks, be a team player.
Demonstrate the ability to self correct and self improve.
Take responsibility for assignments and bring them to simple, effective conclusions. Principal Responsibilities
Deliver the drawings based on the requirements. Improve the process of drafting. Have a strong understanding of 2D and 3D drawings.
Be proficient in the turbo machine part drawing process.
Understand machine shop practice and to be able to communicate with engineering and machine shop personnel.
Have a strong knowledge of drafting practice for manufacturability. Interact confidently and authoritatively with Engineering team and provide accurate information.
To be able to work alone. Assist shop in issues related to the drawings.