About The Role

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.

Pay

$28.65 - $36.62/ hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Schedule

1st Shift (Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), with some flexibility in hours to meet department needs
On-site with potential for one remote day per week

Location

10606 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN 37315

Job Summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Design Drafter or Senior Design Drafter to join our Corporate Systems 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
Potential for travel up to 30%

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year experience
Senior Design Drafter: at least five years’ formal drafting experience
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
3+ year of formal drafting training
Experience with Maximo, DBWorks, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Apps
Familiarity with Shop Manufacturing Processes
Familiarity with detailed machine design and power transmission components
Experience in piping design and equipment layout with development of orthographic and isometric drawings