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Engineering Drafting Trainee

Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway
locationTucson, AZ, USA
PublishedPublished: 4/7/2026
Full Time

Engineering Drafting Trainee
Tucson AZ
R26_0575
Part time


Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range

$33,200.00-$45,700.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

The Engineering Drafting Intern will support the Process Engineering and Manufacturing teams at the Tucson Plant by creating and maintaining mechanical drawings, documentation, and technical data packages. This role provides hands-on experience in CAD drafting, manufacturing documentation, and plant engineering support in a manufacturing environment. This position will support continuous improvements within the Tucson facility in areas of customer resolution, product quality, process capability, product cost reduction, and new technology identification and implementation.

Responsibilities:

Support manufacturing initiatives including, but not limited to:

  • Create and revise 3D models and detailing drawings in AutoCAD and Solid Works
  • Reverse engineer existing components to develop technical data packages
  • Create and maintain standard operating procedures for machining, welding, and fabrication processes
  • Evaluate manufacturing processes and programs to improve product quality, process capability, reduce costs, and ensure employee safety.
  • Work with the manufacturing/engineering teams to implement process changes, conduct trials, provide new product scale-up support, and initiate best practices
  • Create and maintain knowledge of latest technologies and evaluate for use in current and future processes.
  • May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in engineering, associate of applied science in Computer Aided Design, or equivalent technical field (Industrial, Systems, Mechanical, Chemical).
  • Experience with Computer Aided Design CAD related software
  • Ability to read and understand architectural mechanical design drawings
  • Working knowledge of drafting and welding standards
  • Candidate should have a desire to grow and develop towards other technical and management roles in engineering and operations within a manufacturing plant.
  • Exposure to manufacturing facility safety and quality programs.
  • Experience in data analysis and computer applications systems
  • Familiarity with process improvement tools and techniques
  • Solid communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work independently and in a cross functional team environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint

Enhanced Skills:

  • Solidworks or other CAD drafting software
  • Experience with manufacturing drawings and GD&T
  • Mechanical aptitude, design and manufacturing experience
  • Exposure to PDM systems and Configuration Management Tools
  • Basic SAP or ERP exposure

Physical Requirements:

  • Work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility; may be exposed to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust mist gas fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc
  • Must be able to climb stairs and safely access process machinery and controls on a multi-level manufacturing line.
  • Must be able to safely lift equipment/material of moderate weight (50 lbs.).
  • Must be able to wear plant required Personal Protective Equipment. (respirator, hearing protection, safety shoes, safety glasses, etc.)

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.



About Us

Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story.

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.





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