What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3D Solid Surface Drafter position at Patterson Pump Company?
Patterson has built a trusted reputation for reliable pump installations worldwide - whether satisfying urban water or waste demands, harnessing and controlling ravaging floods, reclaiming arid deserts, taming rampaging and devastating fires, or protecting the planet's ecological balance, our pumps are trusted.
Around the globe, wherever liquid moves, in large volume or high pressure, you will find Patterson heavy-duty pumps and packaged systems. The world looks to Patterson to enhance safety and comfort in HVAC and fire suppression technology, exceeding pumping demands in water supply, irrigation, flood prevention, and wastewater treatment, make industrial solutions into liquid transfers, and fulfill heating or cooling needs to each of our clients.
POSITION SUMMARY
The 3D Drafter will create drawings, complex pump component models, and assemblies using computer graphic design software for engineering and manufacturing projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
- Develop detailed CAD (computer-assisted drafting models) design drawings, models, and specifications for fabricated, machined, and cast components using CAD equipment.
- Understand rotodynamic pump design characteristics and pump component drawings utilizing radial developments, board lines, and volute sections.
- Work to design, lay out and detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems with minimal input from others.
- Check dimensions of materials and compare to both cast and machined items for deviations
- Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
- Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
- Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery using computer-assisted equipment.
- Possess extensive free-form surfacing experience and it’s implementation in the CAD program Solid Edge.
- Develop and transfer legacy hand-drawn hydraulic developments into new solids models.
- Provide mylar or cardboard templates as necessary to the quality team, production floor and vendors.
- Comply with established safety policies and procedures. Wear required Personal Protective Equipment as directed. Use appropriate tools designed for their specific job tasks. Provide feedback related to hazard assessments and / or accident investigations.
- Act in accordance with Patterson's Company policies (ex. Harassment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethics, etc.).
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education : High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) : Required
Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study : Drafting
Experience : 3 plus years of experience in Drafting, 1 year in Surface modeling (provide examples surfacing work)
Computer Skills : CAD (2D & 3D modeling), Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, Syteline, Solid Edge, Adobe, SharePoint, Solid Edge Surface Modeling
Certifications & Licenses : None
Other Requirements : Perform all duties as required by manager.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Activities and Requirements of this Position
Ability to sit, manually manipulate, and reach outward for prolong periods of time.
Ability to walk, stand, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel.
May exert up to 50 lbs. of force and lift 11-50 pounds occasionally.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office environment, some time on the shop floor.
If interested in working for one of the leading U.S. pump manufacturing companies—with a stellar reputation for partnering with customers and delivering outstanding products, application knowledge and service appeals to you, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.
Patterson Pump Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
