CAD Designer/Draftsman

ProcessBarron; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Material Handling / CAD Draftsman to join their engineering team. This exciting role involves using cutting-edge CAD software and 3D design tools to create custom conveying equipment for various industries, including paper mills and power plants. Ideal candidates will possess strong mechanical drafting skills, particularly with AutoCAD, and have a solid understanding of structural detailing. The company values a willingness to learn and offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you are passionate about engineering design and eager to be part of a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical drafting experience in an industrial environment.
• Proficient in AutoCAD 2D drafting and structural detailing.
• Ability to read and understand shop fabrication blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Produce customer general arrangement and fabrication drawings.
• Check drawings produced by other designers and perform design analysis.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical Drafting

AutoCAD

3D Design

Structural Detailing

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Technical/Vocational Degree in Mechanical Drafting

Associates Degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Pelham, AL

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Description

Title: Material Handling / CAD Draftsman

Department: Engineering

# of Employees Supervised: N/A

Location: Pelham – Main Office

Reports to: Kevin McLaughlin

Preferred Experience: 5 yrs. Mechanical Drafting Experience in an Industrial or Manufacturing Environment

Required Education: High School Diploma

Preferred Education: Technical/Vocational degree in Mech. Drafting or Associates degree in Engineering Technology with CAD experience.

POSITION SUMMARY: ProcessBarron is a world-class leader in design and manufacturing conveying equipment. We are seeking to hire highly skilled designer/draftsmen for the Material Handling engineering department located in Pelham, AL.

The ProcessBarron engineering department uses CAD software, 3D design, scanning equipment, drones, and other state-of-the-art equipment to create custom conveying equipment for paper mills, power plants, and other related industries. We engineer, design, and build belt conveyors, drag conveyors, screw conveyors, silos, reclaimers, fuel feed bins, rotary feeders, structural towers, platforms, and other equipment.

If you have experience in any of the following areas, we want to hear from you:

• Structural detailing
• Mechanical design and drafting
• AutoCAD experience
• Extensive board drafting experience
• Plate work detailing (flat pattern layouts, development drawings, welding)

We use AutoCAD and Inventor as our primary software to design and create plant layouts, equipment general arrangements, customer approval drawings, P&Is, material flow diagrams, shop fabrication drawings (detail drawings), and plate cutting templates. Drawings include dimensioning, welding specifications, machining tolerances, BOMs, and flat pattern details.

We understand that you may not have a vast background in all these areas, but we are willing to train and work with the right candidate that has a willingness to learn and be a part of this exciting industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

• Drafting background and AutoCAD experience is a must.
• The ideal candidate would have:
• 5+ years drafting experience
• Proficient at AutoCAD 2D drafting
• A structural detailing background
• Ability to read and understand shop fabrication blueprints
• A vast understanding of conveying equipment design or related machinery design
• A background using Autodesk Inventor or other 3D drafting programs
• A good understanding of machining, welding, and fabrication processes
• Experience designing rotating equipment using motors, gear reducers, sprockets, and chains
• Engineering experience

Produce customer general arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings including dimensioning, weld specifications, and machining tolerances for shop use. Check drawings produced by other designers. Perform design analysis as requested.

Interaction and communication with persons, internal to and outside of the company, and vendors, regarding drawings, design information, project management, fabrication support, installation support, and general customer support.

Clear and effective communication skills are essential. Create supporting documentation for as-built designs. Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel is required. Create drawing release transmittals and manufacturing orders for the fabrication and machine shops. Create requisitions, bills of materials, and parts orders. Print and store drawings. Assist in the creation of job-specific operation and maintenance manuals.

Perform any other work as assigned by your supervisor in a timely and efficient manner, working effectively alone and with other team members as required. Strive to meet customer and company expectations of quality and engineering design standards.

ATTRIBUTES:

Essential Knowledge/Skills/Abilities for this position include:

• Experience in machinery design and drafting practices
• Knowledge and ability to use AutoCAD for detailing customer arrangement drawings, shop fabrication drawings, checking and validation, load/lifting diagrams, and BOMs. 3D experience is beneficial but not necessary.
• Knowledge of machining practices and tolerances, and welding principles
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet specific deadlines
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Problem-solving skills with simple and logical solutions
• Mechanically inclined

Job Demands include, but are not limited to:

• Must be physically able to perform work assigned, including field measuring tasks which can involve climbing ladders and stairs, entering confined spaces, and working in extreme temperatures and humidity.
• Must have or be able to obtain MSHA and OSHA safety certification.
• Ability to work overtime if needed, which can include after hours and/or weekends.
• Limited travel - typically less than once per month with durations of 1 to 3 days. Must have a valid credit card and driver’s license for use with travel - the company will reimburse all valid expenses.

COMPETENCIES:

Please check the top three competencies required for success in this position:

• Strategic Skills
• Operating Skills
• Courage
• Energy & Drive
• Organizational Positioning Skills
• Personal & Interpersonal Skills