Designer

Trillium Construction is now hiring a Designer in Owensboro, KY for a direct-hire opportunity!


Our client specializes in custom metal fabrication for projects involving stairs, platforms, rails, and more. They are now hiring a Designer to join their team directly and paying up to $90K depending on experience. The right candidate will have significant experience in AutoDesk Inventor, as well as knowledge of generating shop fabrication packages that include isometric drawings, part design details, fabrication instructions, and creating nesting programs for automated equipment. The ideal candidate will also be able to interpret customer drawings and take field measurements to fine-tune the fabrication packages.


Job Duties include but are not limited to:
-Use AutoDesk Inventor to generate detailed fabrication models and drawings
-Use the 3D model to create cut lists and nesting programs required to fabricate parts in the shop
-Develop bills of material to work with procurement to order proper materials for each project
-Review customer drawings and design inputs, asking any questions necessary to develop a comprehensive design and model
-Go to job site when necessary to take field measurements before finalizing designs and drawings
-Ensure proper revision control is documented and that changes and updates are communicated to the shop and field
-Use proper building codes and regulations to ensure that all our fabrications will pass inspection
-Assist with ordering materials
-Gather multiple estimates for larger projects
-Define which materials will be purchased from each vendor
-Provide buyer with list and required material delivery dates
-Coordinate with shop manager to ensure that shop schedule and material delivery schedules are aligned
-Coordinate projects with shop and field teams
-Take part in shop scheduling meetings to ensure that design times and material delivery times are properly scheduled as part of the project timeline
-Provide completed shop fabrication package and answer any questions from shop team
-Build field installation package where applicable and take part in the project kickoff meeting to address questions from field team
-Be available as a resource to shop and field teams to address questions or obstacles


Annual salary is $90k/year. Apply now!


Core Competencies:
-Strong CAD proficiency, especially AutoDesk Inventor
-Can interpret fabrication, structural, mechanical, and general contractor drawings
-Solid understanding of fabrication methods, equipment, and production workflow
-Demonstrated skill taking field measurements and verifying information at work sites
-Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
-Strong attention to detail balanced with efficient work practices to get things done with quality and efficiency
-Excellent communication and organizational skills
-Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel) and general office software and computing


Minimum Qualifications:
-5+ years of experience using AutoDesk Inventor to create 3D models and detail drawings for metal fabrications, steel structures, or similar metal-based projects
-3+ years of experience doing drafting and design work with a metal fabricator, steel contractor, or similar construction industry
-Experience with programming CNC machines
-High school diploma required. Related associate or bachelor’s degree is highly preferred
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and in project portfolio management systems

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.