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Electrical Drafter
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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.
$58,345 / year median in Illinois
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Job Title:
Electrical Drafter Location:
Roseville, IL (Hybrid)Hire Type:
Direct Hire Salary:
$70K-$78K/YR.Benefits:
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401(k), Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off We are seeking an Electrical Drafter to create accurate, build-ready electrical drawings and documentation supporting panel fabrication, field installation, commissioning, and service. This role will work closely with Engineering, Controls, Production, Project Management, and Field Service to ensure projects are completed accurately and on time.Job Duties:
Create and revise electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, terminal plans, cable schedules, and interconnection drawings.Develop customer approval, panel fabrication, machine wiring, field installation, and as-built drawings.
Maintain accurate drawing revisions, device tags, wire numbers, terminal numbers, and project documentation.
Create and maintain electrical symbols, templates, and component libraries using SolidWorks Electrical.
Develop and maintain accurate Bills of Material (BOMs) and ERP/MRP entries.
Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, manufacturability, and proper cross-referencing.
Coordinate with Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Production, and Project Management teams.
Incorporate approved shop and field changes into electrical documentation.
Support troubleshooting and service activities through electrical documentation updates.
Field-verify equipment and wiring when required and travel occasionally to customer sites.
Qualifications:
Associate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent practical experience in electrical drafting, electrical technology, CAD, or a related field.2+ years of electrical drafting/detailing experience preferred.AutoCAD Electrical, UL 508A, NFPA 70/NEC, NFPA 79, and OEM manufacturing experience preferred.
Proficiency with SolidWorks Electrical or comparable electrical CAD software.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motor starters, relays, sensors, safety devices, and industrial controls.
Experience creating BOMs and working with ERP/MRP systems. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.