Associate Design Drafter

Position Summary

This is an individual contributor role within the Transportation & Lighting division focused on processing customer orders and creating production and submittal drawings of low to moderate complexity. Under supervision, the Associate Design Drafter interprets customer specifications, ensures order accuracy, and prepares necessary drawings and data for internal teams and manufacturing. Occasional customer contact may be required to support the order/design process.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and process customer order information for drawing creation.
• Prepare accurate drawings, sketches, and related documents for internal use and production.
• Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, and other departments to clarify specifications.
• Monitor and manage order backlog, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Assist in revising standard designs and drafting procedures for efficiency.
• Comply with safety, attendance, and company policies.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma with 1+ year of relevant experience or education.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2019 or newer) and 3D modeling.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong math and problem-solving skills (including Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry).
• Ability to read technical drawings and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• An associate’s degree in drafting.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor.
• Familiarity with Valmont products and manufacturing processes.

Additional Info

• No travel required.
• Reports to Division Drafting Supervisor.
• Must maintain a professional, team-oriented approach and meet productivity and accuracy goals.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Company Information

• Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more.
• We are the modern workforce. Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment, email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.