Design Technician 3

Cullerton Group

Peoria (IL)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 62,400

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits including vision, dental, and health insurance

401K

Holiday pay

Job summary

A leading company in construction equipment is seeking a Design Technician 3 in Peoria, IL. This long-term contract position will require the candidate to create detailed drawings and specifications, coordinate design efforts, and utilize various CAD tools. This opportunity offers excellent stability and potential for permanent employment alongside a competitive compensation package that includes full benefits.

Qualifications

5-7 years experience required.
Knowledge of engineering principles and design techniques essential.
Experience with CAD software and familiarity with construction projects.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed engineering drawings of structures and systems.
Coordinate with design engineers to refine designs and solve issues.
Calculate weights, volumes, and material specifics for projects.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD (Computer-Aided Design)

Microsoft Office tools

Teamcenter

Creo

Job description

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Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a Design Technician 3 in Peoria, IL. The work will be onsite. This is a long term contract. It can lead to permanent employment with our customer. Compensation is $27/hr W2 + full benefits, vision, dental, health insurance, 401K and holiday pay.

Our customer is the largest manufacturer of construction equipment in the world.

This job is subject to Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) which prohibits the release of technology and technical data to non-U.S. citizens. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you are a U.S. citizen; not hold dual citizenship with another country; and are willing to present evidence of your U.S. citizenship.

Summary:

The main function of a design technician is to prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. A typical design technician utilizes knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed design drawings and specifications 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.

• Analyze technical implications of architect's design concept, calculating weights, volumes, and stress factors.

• Build landscape, architectural and display models.

• Coordinate structural, electrical and mechanical designs and determine a method of presentation to graphically represent building plans.

• Draw rough and detailed scale plans for foundations, buildings and structures, based on preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets and other data.

• Obtain and assemble data to complete architectural designs, visiting job sites to compile measurements as necessary.

• Calculate weights, volumes, and stress factors and their implications for technical aspects of designs.

• Determine quality, cost, strength and quantity of required materials, and enter figures on materials lists.

• Draft plans and detailed drawings for structures, installations, and construction projects such as highways, sewage disposal systems, and dikes, working from sketches or notes.

Skills:

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving ability.

• Team player and detail oriented.

• Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.

• Knowledge of relevant computer application, such as CADD (Computer Aided Design and Drafting).

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• 5-7 years experience required.

Additional Role Details: US Citizenship required

Story Behind the Need – Business Group & Key Projects

Position’s Contributions to Work Group
Team culture
Surrounding team & key projects
Purpose of this team
Reason for the request

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

Supporting engineering team responsible for modifying commercial equipment to meet military requirements for both prime product and powertrain solutions, primarily focused on machines
Detailing, checking, and releasing activities supporting the design engineers
Processing and handling of export restricted information
Other duties as assigned in support of the team’s projects

Why this Role?

Exciting opportunity to support Cat Defense products and military customers around the world
Gain exposure to a wide range of products covering nearly everything in Caterpillar’s complete product line
Be part of a high-performing team in a fun and dynamic work environment

Typical Day or Week in the Role

Typical task breakdown and rhythm
Interaction level with team

Typical task breakdown:

Creation or modification of engineering drawings
Design control updates
Checking and review of engineering drawings
Releasing changes in EDS

Interaction with team:

Daily interaction with design engineers, other detailers, checkers, releasers, Teamcenter captains, and the broader Caterpillar Defense team

Work environment:

Candidate Requirements

Years of experience required
Degrees or certifications required
Performance indicators

Education & Experience Required:

High school diploma or GED required.
5-7 years experience required.

Top 3 Skills

Familiarity with Caterpillar’s Engineering systems and tools (Teamcenter, EDS, HVC, Creo, etc)
Previous experience releasing Caterpillar drawings in EDS
Previous experience detailing drawings in Creo

Additional Technical Skills