Draftsperson - Entry Level

Trust Automation

Trust Automation has over 35 years of experience in custom motors, linear drives, digital drives, and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers. Its product line includes motors, linear drives, digital drives, custom assemblies, and products to fit unique applications and ground-up system design and manufacturing solutions.  We design, build and support control and power management systems for the most demanding defense, semiconductor, industrial automation, and medical applications.

Trust Automation is an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining a skilled, productive, and diverse workforce, personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State population.  Every employee has an “at-will” relationship with Trust Automation.  This means that employment with Trust Automation is at the mutual consent of the employer and the employee and is subject to termination by either party at will, with or without cause or advance notice.

Job Summary

The Draftsperson supports the creation, maintenance, and release of CAD models and engineering drawings for custom parts and assemblies. This entry-level role works closely with engineering, configuration management, document control, and quality teams to ensure accurate documentation throughout the product lifecycle. The position provides hands-on exposure to product design, drafting standards, configuration control, and data management processes within a manufacturing environment.

The primary purposes of this role are to:

1. Support the timely creation and release of CAD models and drawings to meet project and production schedules.
2. Assist in maintaining accurate and current design data to support continuous improvement and cost-effective product realization.
3. Contribute to internal data and document management processes that integrate design and manufacturing activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

• Create and update 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for parts and assemblies under the guidance of senior draftspersons, engineers or designers
• Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing engineering, and other cross-functional teams during product development and engineering change activities
• Communicate effectively with production, quality, inspection, procurement, document control, and change management teams
• Review existing legacy models and drawings and assist in updating them to current standards and configurations
• Apply and learn industry-recognized modeling and drafting practices, including company standards and templates
• Revise parts, assemblies, and fabrication documentation following approved Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Support data management and configuration control activities, including:
• Part and document numbering
• Revision and configuration management
• Drawing release processes
• Management of external (vendor and customer) files
• Interaction with other systems such as MRP/ERP where applicable
• Maintain organized, accurate design documentation to support manufacturing and customer satisfaction

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field OR equivalent combination of education and internship/co-op experience
• Entry-level candidates encouraged to apply; prior internship, co-op, or academic project experience is a plus

Technical Skills

• Experience with parametric CAD software, such as:
• PTC Creo
• Autodesk (Inventor or Fusion 360)
• Siemens Solid Edge
• SolidWorks or comparable parametric modeling program
• Exposure to or understanding of Product Data Management (PDM) systems preferred, but not required
• Working knowledge of engineering drawing standards, including ASME Y14.1
• Familiarity with Design Release Management (DRM) concepts or willingness to learn
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Skills and Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to learn and take direction while gradually increasing independence
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic arithmetic and logical reasoning skills
• Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks with guidance
• Professional attitude and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Awareness of how individual work contributes to overall product quality and customer satisfaction
• This position may be asked to drive for company purposes during the course of employment. If asked and agreed upon, employees must possess a valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• May Participate in the identity verification process to access secure client or government portals by authorizing certified supplier or customer management platforms to obtain information from your personal credit profile or other information, solely to verify your identity. 

Physical Requirements

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually.
• Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator or assemble/manufacture intricate items.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Sitting or standing for extended period of time
• Physical agility to lift 20 pounds to shoulder height.
• Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.

Pay/Salary Information

Pay scale for this position - $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly