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Design Drafter

Plastic Ingenuity, Cross Plains, WI, United States


Company Summary
Plastic Ingenuity is committed to providing innovative, high-quality packaging for the food, healthcare, and
consumer goods industries. At the company's heart are five core values that define who we are and why we
have sustained success since 1972. We are friendly and genuine, fostering authentic connections with colleagues
and clients alike. Resourcefulness defines our approach, allowing us to turn challenges into opportunities.
Collaboration is ingrained in our process, uniting diverse perspectives to identify creative solutions. Total
customer focus drives us; we listen intently, respond promptly, and consistently exceed expectations. Lastly, we
are dependable doers, letting our actions speak louder than words. These values are the cornerstone of Plastic
Ingenuity.

Role Summary
The Design Drafter will support the engineering team by creating and maintaining designs, layouts, drawings, and documentation for Plastic Ingenuity's projects. This role will develop and maintain uniform CAD standards, digital file repositories, and applicable specifications to achieve satisfactory client services. The Design Drafter will collaborate across functional teams to support facility planning, plant maintenance, and infrastructure projects.

Accountable for

Creating and maintaining standards, drawings, and specifications

Preparing plans, drawings, models, specifications, and technical documents using CAD software

Processing preliminary design data for various design document stages

Collaborating with Facilities Management, project managers, vendors, and cross-functional business units

Preparing and maintaining event layout and site plans

Utilizing existing CAD standards to update and maintain site, building, and infrastructure as-built drawings

Performing field measurements to validate existing conditions

Recommending upgrades and revisions to internal procedures and practices

Maintaining organized records of drawings and related documentation

Completing required documentation on design changes and electronic storage of drawings.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in Technical Drafting or equivalent work experience

Proficient with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office suite

1-2 years of industry experience preferred

Strong working knowledge of CAD software (preferably SolidWorks)

Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Available for 20% travel

Desired Qualifications

Background in design or engineering

Strong project management skills

Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization

Must model the highest degree of moral and ethical behavior

Plastic Ingenuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we know that each of our employees helps to make us better. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. Come join us.

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