**Job Description:** **Job Description** Boart Longyear is a global leader in drilling services, providing innovative and reliable solutions to the mining and drilling industry. With a rich history spanning over 130 years, Boart Longyear is committed to delivering excellence in safety, drilling services, and technology. We are currently seeking a CAD Drafter to join our Boart Longyear team in Salt Lake City, Utah. The CAD Drafter will work on drilling equipment projects in the mining and water well industry. The individual in this role will have responsibilities in several focus areas from new concept development through legacy drawing management. As a CAD Drafter on our Salt Lake City engineering team, you will develop shop‑ready drawings and 3D models that guide the fabrication and assembly of our industry‑leading drilling equipment. The role bridges the gap between design engineering and the production floor, requiring daily collaboration with machinists, welders, and assembly technicians to ensure designs are manufacturable, safe, and delivered on schedule. **Responsibilities** + Create accurate 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings using modern CAD software. + Translate engineering concepts into clear fabrication drawings and work instructions usable by production personnel. + Serve as the primary liaison between engineering and the shop floor, responding rapidly to drawing change requests and clarifying tolerances, finishes, and assembly steps. + Participate in Design‑for‑Manufacturability (DFM) and safety reviews, incorporating feedback from production supervisors and technicians. + Maintain and revise legacy drawings and documentation, ensuring correct revision control for ongoing production. + Support documentation of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, including bills of materials (BOMs) and routings in the ERP/MRP system. + Spend regular time (≈30%) on the shop floor to verify fit‑ups, gather feedback, and foster strong working relationships with production teams. **Minimum Qualifications** + **2+ years of drafting experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or heavy‑equipment production environment.** + Hands‑on proficiency with 3D CAD and creation of detailed print packages. + Proven ability to communicate effectively with shop‑floor personnel—machinists, welders, assemblers—both verbally and through concise drawings. + Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and standard welding symbols. + Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety; comfortable wearing PPE and interacting in a production setting. **Preferred Qualifications** + Associate degree or technical certificate in Drafting, Mechanical Design, or related field. + Experience supporting heavy‑equipment design, maintenance, or repair. + Working knowledge of hydraulic and electrical schematics for mobile or industrial equipment. + Exposure to Lean manufacturing principles and continuous‑improvement methodologies. + Experience with ERP/MRP systems for BOM management and change control. **Compensation, Benefits and Perks** Talented people are attracted to companies with long-term success and a supportive workplace culture that encourages work-life balance. Boart Longyear offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities. If hired, you can expect: + a strong compensation plan + medical, vision, and dental program + retirement program + employee recognition rewards program (BRAVO) + employee assistance program **Company Overview** Established in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world’s leading provider of drilling services, orebody knowledge technology, and innovative, safe, and productivity-driven drilling equipment. With its main focus in mining and exploration activities spanning a wide range of commodities, including copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and other metals and minerals, the Company holds a substantial presence in the energy, oil sands exploration, and environmental sectors. The Global Drilling Services division operates for a diverse mining customer base with drilling methods including diamond coring exploration, reverse circulation, large diameter rotary, mine dewatering, water supply drilling, pump services, production, and sonic drilling services. The Global Products division offers sophisticated research and development and holds hundreds of patented designs to manufacture, market, and service reliable drill rigs, innovative drill string products, rugged performance tooling, durable drilling consumables, and quality parts for customers worldwide. Veracio, a wholly owned Boart Longyear subsidiary, offers mining clients a range of solutions that improve, automate, and digitally transform their orebody sciences by championing a modern approach through a diverse product portfolio that fuse science and technology together with digital accessibility. Veracio leverages artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to accelerate real-time decision making and significantly lower the cost of mineral exploration. **Our People** At Boart Longyear, people are our most important asset, and we understand that the best ideas are developed because of collaborative efforts between individuals with diverse backgrounds, opinions, and perspectives; That is why we are committed to diversity and inclusion in our work teams, fostering environments free of discrimination and harassment, where everyone feels free to present their opinions and be heard. Our Vision Boart Longyear’s vision is to be the global industry leader in safety, drilling innovation and productivity. Our Values Our success as a business depends on how we operate. The 'how' is the distinctive way in which we conduct our business, guided by our values of Integrity, Health & Safety, Teamwork & Diversity, Customer Focus and Sustainability. Boart Longyear is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Visit our website, boartlongyear.com and follow Boart Longyear on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview. Please apply online at https://careers.boartlongyear.com/ **\#IND** **Auto req ID:** 15857BR **Job Code:** 240002 Designer/Drafter 2.10.Hourly **Company:** Drilling Services **Business Line:** Minerals and Energy **Function:** Drilling Services **Region (Business Group):** NAM **Country:** United States Of America **State/Province:** Utah **City:** Salt Lake City