What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer/Drafter position at Northern Metal Products?
Northern Metal Products is a manufacturer of custom solutions for both the Retail and OEM industries. Founded in 1959, NMP is a private, financially sound, and growing company with diverse capabilities fabricating wire, sheet metal, tubing, and wood. We are currently seeking an experienced and creative Designer/Drafter to join our team in St. Cloud, MN.
Designer Responsibilities:
- Design and engineer custom metal products.
- Performs new and revised product designs using 3-D modeling.
- Create production drawings and determine proper tolerances.
- Communicate with customers and outside vendors.
- Work closely with sales department to create concepts in a timely manner.
- Determine proper feasibility, performance and reliability during design process.
- Serve as Project Manager on large volume projects.
- Prepare color renderings for customer presentations.
- Work closely with estimating, tooling, purchasing and samples.
Requirements:
- Proficient with Solid Works.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail oriented and superb organization skills.
- Advance arithmetic skills and ability to read blue prints.
- High level of creativity, ability to think 'outside the box'.
- Able to measure with caliper, micrometer and standard tape measure.
- Must be adaptable to change and posses good trouble-shooting skills.
- Project Management skills preferred.
Education and Experience:
- Associates Degree in related field and 2 years successful work experience as Designer/Drafter.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- SolidWorks: 2 years (Required)
- Metal Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
- product design: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Saint Cloud, MN 56303: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $70,000