Design Drafter

AGI - Ag Growth International; Falls City (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AGI is seeking a Design Drafter in Falls City, Nebraska to prepare detailed engineering diagrams for machinery and devices. You will create precise CAD drawings with dimensions, layouts, and specifications for mechanical systems and components.

Responsibilities include reviewing data, solving design issues, and creating drawings for manuals. 1–2 years of related experience and proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D modeling are preferred. This is a full-time position with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent related experience.
• 1–2 years related experience preferred.
• AutoCAD or similar computer aided drawing program.
• 3D Modeling Engineering Software.
• Microsoft Office Applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using CAD.
• Coordinate with other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and resolve design problems.
• Review specifications and drawings to assess factors affecting component designs and procedures.
• Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery using CAD.
• Modify and revise designs to correct deficiencies or reduce production problems.
• Lay out, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications.

Skills

CAD familiarity

3D modeling

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

3D Modeling Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About AGI

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

The Opportunity

The Design Drafter will prepare detailed engineering diagrams of manufactured products, machinery and mechanical equipment or devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.

Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
• Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
• Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
• Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery using computer-assisted equipment.
• Position instructions and comments onto drawings.
• Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
• Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials.
• Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.
• Confer with customer representatives to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to installation of systems.
• Draw freehand sketches of designs, trace finished drawings onto designated paper for the reproduction of blueprints, and reproduce working drawings on copy machines.
• Lay out, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
• Shade or color drawings to clarify and emphasize details and dimensions or eliminate background using ink, crayon, airbrush, and overlays.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school) or equivalent related experience.
• One to two years related experience preferred.
• AutoCAD or similar computer aided drawing program.
• 3D Modeling Engineering Software.
• Microsoft Office Applications.

Why AGI?

We’re leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here’s how:

We’re the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogues of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.

Our Culture

Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.

Our competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plan help you take care of your family. Professional development activities keep you learning and involved, offering many opportunities to grow and advance your career.

With AGI, you’re choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, this position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

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