Mechanical Designer

Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers, who process formed aluminum into parts and products you use every day.

Pay: $23.40 - $33.00 *depending on experience

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

As an employee of Wagstaff, youll enjoy:

Paid non-working holidays

Monthly, site-wide BBQs

Up to 8% retirement contribution

Annual bonus program

1200 Sqft onsite gym, accessible 24/hrs a day

Family-friendly, company-wide events

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Job Summary

Apply mechanical design knowledge to the design development and production of Wagstaff casting equipment.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Become familiar with Wagstaff equipment, associated design criteria, design tools, and business software with respect to a limited number of products/areas of standard complexity. Apply this knowledge to the design of equipment as assigned
• Create design documents necessary for equipment production according to documented design procedures and as directed by the responsible Engineer(s)
• Update and revise mechanical drawings per instructions from design reviews, redlines, NPR tags, etc.
• Prepare and release design documents to Manufacturing
• Become proficient at estimating hours to complete design tasks
• Become proficient at meeting goals with respect to planned hours and production schedule
• Become proficient at interfacing with Purchasing, Demand Management, and shop floor personnel as required to effectively design and support the manufacturer of equipment as required
• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly
• Abide by company policies
• In order to achieve business objectives, work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be required
• Train other team members in support of basic departmental processes and equipment design methods
• Other duties as assigned

• AA or AS Degree in Engineering Technological field or equivalent experience
• Experience with SolidWorks highly preferred

General Characteristics

• Acquires basic knowledge and develops skills in a limited number of specific practice areas
• Applies prescribed and/or standard techniques and procedures in accordance with established criteria to perform assigned tasks
• Exercises limited judgment on details of work and in application of standard methods for conventional work
• Works on products of standard complexity or portions of projects
• Acquires an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities

General Technical Responsibilities

• Designs a complete system, component, or process of standard complexity
• Acquires an understanding of standard business tools and their application to assigned tasks
• Prepares complete project documents related to a limited number of specific products/areas
• Exercise critical thinking in the design of standard equipment

Leadership Responsibilities

• Coordinates with other designers and members of other departments as necessary

Direction Received

• Receives specific direction on assigned tasks, and general review of all aspects of work
• Receives specific direction with respect to day to day task priorities

Communication Skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, work is performed primarily in an adequately lit, well ventilated, climate controlled general office environment. Close computer work is regularly required. The work usually involves minimal physical exertion. The noise level in the general office environment is usually moderate.

This job may require occasional or more frequent interaction with employees on the manufacturing shop floor. While on the shop floor, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risks of moving equipment and parts, and other risks associated with a manufacturing environment. Because of this environment and associated risks, coordination with shop floor managers/employees may be necessary before entering the shop floor, and use of job appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required on the shop floor. The noise level on the shop floor is often loud.

Employment at Wagstaff is dependent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire. Benefits eligibility is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies, plans and programs of Wagstaff.

Wagstaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Compensation details: 23.4-36.72 Hourly Wage

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