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CAD Drafter | Royal Truck Body | Carson, CA

Regular Employee | Hourly Non-Exempt | $32.00 - 32.00

Who we are:

At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis bring people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by ten industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster® , Blue Arc™ , Royal® Truck Body , DuraMag® , Magnum® , Strobes-R-Us® , Spartan® RV Chassis , Red Diamond™ , Builtmore™and Independent Truck Upfitters (ITU) . Over 4,000 employees across eleven states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road — for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward — leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you’ll do:

As the CAD Drafter for Royal Truck Body (A Shyft Group Brand) based at our manufacturing facility in Carson, CA , you will enjoy providing accurate SolidWorks 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings under the direction of the engineering team. The work you will accomplish in this role will be instrumental in shaping the future of how truck bodies are designed, built, and delivered.

You will also contribute to the development and upkeep of the Bill of Materials for the design team, in addition to creating work instructions, floor plans for the production area, technical drawings, visual aids for sales support, and assisting with Product Data Management (PDM).

You will also:

• Utilize SolidWorks to create 3D part models, assemblies, and 2D drawings
• Observe project requirements, specifications, design guidelines, and engineering direction
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing and sales
• Ensure drawings and models meet all requirements and assist in work cell relay out projects
• Create AutoCAD drawings of custom truck body designs in support of sales engineering
• Update 3D part models, assemblies, and 2D drawings of truck bodies
• Create part numbers, organize CAD drawings, and process PDM updates
• Participate in design reviews and provide insights to improve designs and resolve challenges
• Collaborate with the engineering division to create quality bulletins
• Implement engineering change notices

Learn more about The Shyft Group and Royal Truck Body by exploring the Learn More section below.

  Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a CAD Designer, Drafter, or a related role
• Expertise in utilizing SolidWorks and AutoCAD design Software
• Familiar with ANSI-Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Proficient in Office 365, particularly Excel and Word
• A track record of meeting tight deadlines and thriving in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of metal fabrication, forming, tolerances, and facility capabilities (Preferred)
•   Bilingual in English/Spanish (Preferred)

Learn More

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Why The Shyft Group?

At The Shyft Group, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we’re committed to fostering an environment where you can thrive personally and professionally. When you succeed, we all succeed. We offer comprehensive benefits that prioritize your health, financial well-being, and work/life balance—because we know your best work happens when you feel supported in every aspect of life.

Stay Healthy: Your health is our priority. We provide:

• Comprehensive Medical and Rx Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Complete Dental and Vision Coverage
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• A proactive Wellness Plan to help you stay at your best

Financial Security: We’re here to help you build a secure future. Our benefits include:

• 401(k) Retirement Savings with employer contributions
•   Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
•   Company-Paid Life and Dependent Life Insurance
•   Options for Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Work/Life Balance:  We know a fulfilling life outside of work fuels success at work. We offer:

• Educational Reimbursement to support your professional growth
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for guidance when you need it
• Dependent Care FSA to help manage family responsibilities

At The Shyft Group, we don’t just offer benefits—we offer peace of mind. Join us and experience the difference!

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.

The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer

Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.

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