Drafter/Designer

Zeeco; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeeco, located in Plainville, Connecticut, is seeking a skilled Drafter/Designer. The role involves utilizing Autodesk Inventor to create parametric models and fabrication drawings for various engineering projects.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in drafting/design and a strong understanding of parametric drawing systems. Responsibilities include analyzing specifications, assisting in equipment selection, and ensuring accuracy of drawings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years drafting/design experience using Autodesk Inventor.
• Extensive experience with parametric drawing systems and smart BOM’s.
• General knowledge of i-Logic programming is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project mechanical specifications for appropriate design.
• Assist engineering team with equipment selection and design confirmation.
• Prepare various drawings and models in both 2D and 3D.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

Parametric drawing system

i-Logic programming

ASME B31.1 and B31.3 Code

Education

Associate's Degree in Drafting

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD systems

Job description

Zeeco designs and manufactures industrial combustion and pollution control technologies for the petroleum, chemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries. Zeeco product lines include ultra-low emission burners, gas and liquid flaring systems and hazardous waste incineration. Zeeco’s corporate headquarters covers over 230 acres (1 km2) near Tulsa, Oklahoma (USA) in a modern debt‑free facility and includes a 66,000 square‑foot (6,132 m2) manufacturing facility and one of the industry’s largest combustion research and testing facilities. Zeeco subsidiaries reside in Plainville Connecticut, USA, Houston Texas, USA, United Kingdom, South Korea, India, Brazil, China, Mexico, Singapore, Saudi Arabia and Japan.

Job Description

The Drafter/Designer position at Zeeco will utilize Autodesk Inventor to create parametric solid part/assembly models with smart Bill of Material’s. The Drafter/Designer will then create fabrication drawings, 2D layouts (dxf’s), and BOM’s for all sub‑assemblies and parts. This position requires extensive Inventor experience, including bottom up designed assemblies, i‑parts, i‑assemblies, derived parts, and i‑logic.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Drafting of equivalent combination of experience.
• 5+ years drafting/design experience using Autodesk Inventor
• Experience implementing or maintaining a parametric drawing system with smart BOM’s.
• General knowledge of i‑Logic programming.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.1 and B31.3 Code for Pressure Piping a plus

Job Duties

• Analyzes project mechanical specifications / requirements to design appropriate equipment for the application.
• Assists engineering team with confirmation of equipment selection and design.
• Prepares various drawings of parts, assemblies, and products, including various views, sectional profiles, irregular or reverse views, hidden lines and small intricate details.
• Utilizes Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) system or equivalent to complete assignments in both 2D and 3D.
• Makes arithmetic computations using standard formulas.
• Assignments may include information on methods, procedures, sources of information, precedents to follow, and more detailed verbal instructions from project engineer and/or supervisor. Simple revisions to existing drawings may be assigned with a verbal explanation of desired results.
• Assists project engineer in ensuring all required drawings are completed and meets project requirements. Assists with reviewing customer mark‑up prints and disposition of comments.
• Shop visits and travel to assist with design changes as required per the project and to assist shop personnel with guidelines for production of equipment.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, Word / Excel / Adobe and all Web based systems for design completion.
• Check own and other Drafter/Designer’s drawings for accuracy.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.