Job Description

Description

The primary responsibilities of this position will be to provide detailed fabrication drawings for the industrial business. (Distribution, OEM and Mining & aggregate) In addition this person will assist Customer Service in determining customer specifications.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Function as the primary technical resource for all perforated pattern layouts.
• Assist in the design & layout of new perf patterns for MP & TP presses, including, but not limited to tool layout, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain engineering print files & tool information in the estimating system.
• Aid in the research & development of new products to examine the feasibility of Hendrick producing a potential product and providing expert consultation during Pre-Production Meetings
• Create shop drawings of parts for customer service & Architectural manufacturing to supply customers with proper tolerances prior to the perforation process.
• Aid Customer Service in interpretation of blueprints and recommend the best way to process the product.
• Layout sample perforating patterns
• Maintain a history of all shop drawings created and approved.
• Coordinate data associated with the shop drawing for easy reference.
• Upon request, draw clean drawings for maintenance from a hand sketch to send for outside work
• Create PDF files with TP turnouts attached for ease of programming at TP Presses
• Create DXF for Whitney
• Create DXF files for Trumpf Press
• Active in the Customer Conversion Team which tracks new customer orders through the shop to assure customer satisfaction
• Assist the Architectural department with fabrication drawing support to include corrugation drawings, framing, and architectural perforated panels                                                                    

Qualifications

Qualifications required

• An Associate’s Degree within Design/Drafting or a related field, or considerable prior transferable experience
• 5+ years in design using AutoCAD or similar software
• 3+ years in an industrial environment
• Ability to read part fabrication drawings
• Strong computer skills, including standard Microsoft applications and CAD/CAM software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to contribute individually and work well in a team environment
• Open-minded, forward-thinking, and results oriented
• Working knowledge of standard sheet metal applications and tolerances
• Working knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing equipment

• Working knowledge of sheet metal materials and properties
• Working knowledge of tool manufacturing and tool service practices

Qualifications desired

• 3-5 years in a heavy manufacturing environment
• Ability to read basic Architectural plans and details