Mechanical Design Drafter

ASTEC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec is seeking a CAD drafting/design professional to create engineering drawings, perform calculations, and develop detailed CAD designs using AutoCAD and Inventor. You will guide draftsmen, ensure designs meet specs, and contribute to new product development while working in a heavy industrial setting. This role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and timely design releases.

Qualifications

• Two-year Mechanical Drafting/Design Technology Degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 2+ years of heavy equipment/structural design experience with CAD software.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and Inventor 3D CAD software.
• Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively.
• Ability to operate CAD/Inventor in heavy industrial environments and climb on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Make basic and fundamental calculations for proper and economical selection of components.
• Direct the efforts of draftsmen on projects.
• Perform detail and assembly drawings and general/layout work.
• Write/release specifications and bills of materials when required.
• Design new or modified products per established specifications.
• Complete assignments on time per Engineering release date.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Drafting/design

Team collaboration

Communication

Industrial environment

Climb on equipment

Education

Two-year Mechanical Drafting/Design Tech Degree

Tools

AutoCAD (2D)

Inventor (3D)

SolidWorks

Pro/E (Creo)

Job description

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

About The Position

Design and make necessary engineering drawings for projects assigned. Prepare engineering drawings and make engineering calculations through use of AUTO CAD and INVENTOR as instructed.

• Provide accurate calculation of dimensions, weight limitations, and requirement materials.
• Develop detailed designs with computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Identify operational issues and redesign products to improve functionality.
• Ensure final designs comply with regulations.
• Prepare references to illustrate workflow.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Make basic and fundamental calculations for proper and economical selection of components incorporated in the design of the specific equipment or projects assigned.
• Direct the efforts of any draftsman assigned to work with on the specific equipment or projects.
• Do detail and assembly drawing work as well as general and overall layout work.
• Write and release or supervise the writing and releasing of specifications and bills of material if required to cover the specific equipment or projects assigned.
• Design new or special products and new developments or modifications on our product line in accordance with the theoretically established design specifications as to size, capacity, or other requirements.
• Complete assignments on time as scheduled per Engineering release date.
• All other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• Two-year Mechanical Drafting/Design Technology Degree preferred, but equivalent experience in lieu of formal education will be considered.
• 2+ years of Experience in heavy equipment and/or structural design as well as AutoCAD 2-D and INVENTOR 3-D CAD software experience (or something similar like SolidWorks or Pro-E) is preferred.
• Ability to operate necessary office equipment and tools to perform drafting functions which include CAD and INVENTOR systems.
• Ability to work well with others and demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform duties in environments which include heavy industrial setting, quarry/pit locations, and construction sites with associated air pollutants and noise levels.
• Ability to climb on equipment to inspect and gather data.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

None

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manufacturing Environment

Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.