Material Handling Designer / Drafter

ProcessBarron; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ProcessBarron in Pelham, Alabama is seeking two experienced Material Handling Designers/Drafters to join our Engineering Team. You will design and detail conveyors, hoppers, silos, and related equipment for North American facilities, using AutoCAD and 3D modeling, with field measurements and fabrication oversight.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, project managers, and fabrication teams, with limited travel and the opportunity to see designs built in our shops.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of drafting or design experience
• Experience with fabrication and manufacturing drawings
• Understanding of welding, machining, and fabrication processes

Responsibilities

• Design 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
• 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 as needed
• Work directly with Engineering, Project Management, and Fabrication teams

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modeling software

Laser scanning equipment

Drones

Job description

Design Equipment That Keeps Industry Moving

Are 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 America

Utilize advanced engineering technologies, including laser scanning and drone technology

Design custom equipment that is manufactured and installed in the field

Collaborate with experienced engineers and industry experts

Limited travel

Stable, growing company with decades of industry leadership

What You'll Do

Design 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 arrangements

Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) and manufacturing documentation

Support manufacturing, installation, and project execution activities

Participate in field measurements and equipment inspections as needed

Work directly with Engineering, Project Management, and Fabrication teams

What We're Looking For

5+ years of drafting or design experience

Experience with fabrication and manufacturing drawings

Understanding of welding, machining, and fabrication processes

Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail

Bonus Points For

Autodesk Inventor or other 3D CAD experience

Plate work and fabrication detailing experience

About ProcessBarron

For decades, ProcessBarron has been a trusted leader in designing, engineering, manufacturing, and installing industrial processes, material handling, and air handling systems throughout North America.