Local Manufacturing Company / Mechanical Designer
Pay: $50K-$100k/Year Depending on Experience.
Hours: Monday - Friday 5am-5pm
Job Duties:
- Design equipment to meet customer, CEMA, and internal specifications
- Create 3D models of custom bulk material handling equipment using SolidWorks
- Create 2D drawings for customers to review/approve/modify before we manufacture
- Create detail drawings for shop fabrication and assembly of equipment you have designed
- Develop product expertise based on company designs in belt conveyors, bucket elevators and screw conveyors
- Interpret technical specifications and translate them into visual representations
- Identifying and communicating potential design problems to the rest of the team/customer
- Complete calculations to size/select certain design components
- Ensuring that all drawings are accurate and meet industry and drafting standards
- Maintain organized files and documentation of all drawings
Job Requirements:
- Proficient in Solidworks or AutoCAD 3D modelling software (2-3 years minimum)
- Strong knowledge and experience with CAD software for creating accurate and detailed mechanical drawings
- Understanding of drafting principles and standards for creating clear and concise drawings
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Grasps technical concepts and can communicate them simply, both written and verbally
- Associate degree in drafting or a bachelor in engineering, and is comfortable using computer-aided design software to communicate detailed technical information preferred
- Experience in a manufacturing environment (1 year minimum)
- Preferred to have basic understanding of metal fabrication processes like Plasma cutting, forming/bending, and welding (to know what can and cannot be manufactured)
- Proficient with math used for basic calculations (Algebra & higher)
- Self Motivated, but willing to function as part of a team