Design Drafter II - Wilson Road

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. Key Deliverables Provide accurate calculation of dimensions, weight limitations, and required 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. Qualifications Two-year Mechanical Drafting/Design Technology Degree preferred. 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 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 with 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr