Mechanical Detailer/Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Retroflex has become a well-known and trusted brand in the flexographic printing and gravure coating industries worldwide. With a total commitment to parts and service support for every customer, our reputation remains as solid as the equipment we build. Our Mechanical Detailer/ Designer will prepare drawings for mechanical devices and machines.

Job duties:

• Exercise critical judgement in creating designs that perform functionally and meet project specifications while considering key aspects of safety, cost, compliance, ability to fabricate, ergonomics and aesthetics.
• Create 3D models of parts and assemblies using SolidWorks and perform applicable calculations where needed.
• Zero-line dimension on all layouts, and reference locations, as required.
• Identify all critical locating points and/or surfaces.
• Clearly label and illustrate all part sizes, part ranges, and overlap of stations on either side of design.
• Show all views as required, labeled with stock flow arrows.
• Determine build-up of tolerances between details and final assembly of customer part prints.
• Show all motions (extend and retract) and potential interferences areas.
• Add design intent to layouts where the intent of the design or ideas are not clear.
• Balloon all manufacture parts on assemblies, with any odd or special materials labeled.
• Balloon all purchased components on assemblies with all the appropriate ordering information.
• Prepare a preliminary sequence of operation chart, and coordinate the transfer of information to electrical engineering and to fluid power engineering, to not cause a delay in the project schedule.
• Respond to manufacturing request for technical assistance during the build of the equipment.
• Enter bills of material electronically for all manufacturing and purchasing items and ensure information can be easily identified for ordering and is against the correct subassembly.
• Document, compute quantities, determine materials needed and evaluate cost for machinery to be manufactured.
• Collaborate with suppliers to source components that meet design specifications and quality standards.
• Plan mechanical drawings by reviewing sketches, descriptions, specifications, and supporting documents; conferring with engineers and product designers.
• Control and document the distribution and archiving of drawings and documents.
• Prepare supporting information by developing bills of materials, standard parts, and fasteners.
• Modify drawings by analyzing, resolving, and incorporating changes.
• Create support materials such as engineering books and technical manuals.
• Keep the Project Leader informed (on a weekly basis) of progress to meet the completion date.
• Participate in meetings.
• Comply with legal requirements by adhering to codes and regulations
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Travel to customer facility for project meeting and/or design reviews, or as required.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Certificate or Associate Degree in Mechanical Design required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in the printing and coating industry.
• Experience in design, repair, and analysis of printing equipment a plus.

Preferred Skills Technical Capacity:

• Proficiency with SolidWorks.
• A self-starter.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong Communication skills.
• A problem solver.
• Critical Thinking.
• Team Player.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds . The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Travel to meet with clients or potential clients may be required on occasion.

Job Type : Full-time.

Salary: Negotiable.

Benefits:

• 100% company-paid medical for employees and dependents.
• 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Comprehensive Voluntary Insurance Benefits.
• 401(k)
• Vacation
• Flexible schedule

Schedule: 8 hour shift.

Work Location: One location.

Retroflex is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.