Material Handling Designer / Drafter

Processbarron; Little Oak Ridge Estates (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ProcessBarron in Pelham, Alabama, is seeking two experienced Material Handling Designers/Drafters to join our engineering team. You will design conveyors, chutes, silos and other equipment used in power plants and industrial facilities across North America, turning concepts into fabrication-ready drawings.

The role uses AutoCAD and 3D modeling, with laser scanning and drone tools, collaborating with engineers, project managers and fabrication teams to bring projects from concept to completion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of drafting or design experience.
• Strong AutoCAD skills.
• Experience with fabrication and manufacturing drawings.
• Understanding of welding, machining, and fabrication processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail material handling equipment including conveyors, feeders, chutes, hoppers, silos, and bins.
• Design and detail high-performance material handling equipment for industrial facilities.
• Create fabrication drawings, plant layouts, and equipment arrangements.
• Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) and manufacturing documentation.
• Support manufacturing, installation, and project execution activities.
• Participate in field measurements and equipment inspections.

Skills

AutoCAD

3D modeling

Drafting

Tools

Laser scanning

Drones

Job description

Location: Pelham, ALFull-TimeDesign Equipment That Keeps Industry MovingAre you an experienced designer who enjoys turning concepts into real-world industrial solutions?ProcessBarron is looking for two Material Handling Designers/Drafters to join our Engineering Team in Pelham, Alabama. In this role, you'll design custom industrial equipment used by power plants, pulp and paper mills, wood products facilities, and other heavy industries across North America.This is more than a drafting position. You'll work with advanced technologies including AutoCAD, 3D modeling software, laser scanning equipment, and drones, while collaborating with engineers, project managers, and fabrication teams to bring projects from concept to completion.Why Join ProcessBarron?Work on large-scale industrial projects across North AmericaUtilize advanced engineering technologies, including laser scanning and drone technologyDesign custom equipment that is manufactured and installed in the fieldCollaborate with experienced engineers and industry expertsLimited travelStable, growing company with decades of industry leadershipWhat You'll DoDesign and detail material handling equipment including conveyors, feeders, chutes, hoppers, silos, and bins. Design and detail high-performance material handling equipment for paper, energy, and industrial processing facilities.We design and build custom equipment for Ash and fuel handling systems, Drag Conveyors, Screw conveyors, Rotary Airlock Feeders, Reclaimers, and other mechanical equipment used for conveying materials.You will gain valuable experience seeing your designs being built in our fabrication shops.Create fabrication drawings, plant layouts, and equipment arrangementsDevelop Bills of Materials (BOMs) and manufacturing documentationSupport manufacturing, installation, and project execution activitiesParticipate in field measurements and equipment inspections as neededWork directly with Engineering, Project Management, and Fabrication teamsWhat We're Looking For5+ years of drafting or design experienceStrong AutoCAD skillsExperience with fabrication and manufacturing drawingsUnderstanding of welding, machining, and fabrication processesStrong mechanical aptitude and attention to detailBonus Points ForAutodesk Inventor or other 3D CAD experienceStructural detailing experienceIndustrial equipment or material handling design experiencePlate work and fabrication detailing experienceAbout ProcessBarronFor decades, ProcessBarron has been a trusted leader in designing, engineering, manufacturing, and installing industrial processes, material handling, and air handling systems throughout North America.