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Summit Truck Bodies

Summit Truck Bodies

wathena, ks, usa
Posted on Oct 2, 2025

Description

Summit Truck Bodies is a quality manufacturer of custom designed service and lube truck bodies, is expanding its workforce due to increasing sales. If you are a motivated team player who is committed to producing a high-quality product on time and safely, we want you on our team. We are looking for a production drafter who will be responsible for preparing new product design layouts and drawings for parts, weldments and assemblies. If you are a motivated team player, who is committed to producing a high quality product on time and safely, we want you on our team.

WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR BENEFITS ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES INCLUDING:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
  • 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution
  • HSA and/or FSA, as applicable
  • Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
  • Employee Car Discount Program

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepare new product design layout, part, weldment and assembly drawings.
  • Revision and correct existing drawings.
  • Create bills of materials and parts lists for assembly drawings.
  • Assign part numbers per established guidelines.
  • Work directly with Engineering Manager or Engineering Specialist and Sales to interpret project direction for the development or revision of the product
  • Communicate with other departments as required for project work.
  • Document actions by completing production and quality forms.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area.
  • Maintain and wear all required personal protective safety equipment.
  • Participate in all continuous improvement programs by offering suggestions and exhibiting initiative in areas within direct control.
  • Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

  • Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stopping and stretching.
  • Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, copier machine and other office equipment.
  • Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to read numbers, reports and computer terminals.
  • Requires normal range of hearing and vision.
  • Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Requires working occasionally in areas that are not ventilated or air-conditioned.
  • Must understand vague and implicit instructions, and react favorably in all work situations.
  • Must be able to analyze many variables and choose the most effective course of action for the organization at any given point in time.
  • Must be able to communicate providing verbal feedback in a professional manner.
  • Ability to receive and analyze data and input into the computer.
  • Ability to do simple math calculations, input data into the computer and analyze data as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • BSME or equivalent (preferred)
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License and MVR in good standing
  • Must have basic knowledge and understanding of drafting fundamentals along with experience in AutoCAD and Solidworks
  • Experience in metal fabrication.
  • Ability to work with multiple priorities and constant interruptions.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constant demands and shifting of priorities.
  • Ability to work with all levels of employees.
  • Superior communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Ability to be responsive and highly efficient with relaying information.
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Ability to successfully complete a General Abilities Assessment and pass a post-offer background check, physical and drug screening.

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