Job Description
Job Description
Designer
Job Description
STATUS : Exempt / Salary
DEPARTMENT : Drafting
HOURS :
Monday – Friday, average of 40-45 hours per week
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to : Drafting Supervisor
Supervise : N / A
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The primary function of this position is to provide the modeling, detailing, and information link between these departments : engineering, estimating, automation, manufacturing, and construction.
AUTHORITY & ACCOUNTABILITY
- Authority to design and / or specify any products or components that are not detailed by the Process / Project Engineer, to meet project specifications.
- Authority to select stock items and standard manufactured items to be used that are not specified by the Process / Project Engineer.
- Authority to research and provide alternatives to the Process / Project Engineer for non-stock items.
- Authority to consult with vendors, automation, manufacturing, and construction personnel as necessary to establish details and designs according to project specifications and according to company policy.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Responsibilities
Duties
Standards of Performance
Design
Design and prepare plans using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software.Work through rough sketches & specifications from engineers.Prepare design drawings specifications suitable for use in estimating, construction, and communication to third parties outside of the company.Prepare Bill of Materials according to company standards.Specify dimensions, material & procedures for new projects or products.Quality of designs prepared for other departments or third parties outside of the company.Timeliness of completing designs for projects.Drawings
Produce drawings & other written communications concerning projects that are accurate & delivered in a timely manner.Perform sheet metal flat pattern layouts as required & per company policy.Include all items on drawings suitable for use in manufacturing, construction & in communication with parties outside the company.Produce effective products by using understanding of engineering & manufacturing products.Assemble informational / drawing packets & submit them to appropriate departments or areas.Handle & file applicable job information & drawings per company policy.Quality of drawings prepared for other departments or third parties outside of the company.Quality of informational / drawing packets assembled.Timeliness of submitting packets to appropriate departments or areas.Collaboration
Successfully communicate all applicable information & specifications the products drawn to other departments.Level of cooperation & teamwork.Owner’s Manual
Produce Owner’s Manuals on projects per company policy.Quality of Owner’s ManualsOther Duties
Handle and file pertinent job information & drawings according to company policy.Other projects as assigned by supervisorLevel of effort to complete other duties as assigned.NoteThe job description above is only a characterisation of the duties and not a full list. The provider of the function is also obliged to loyally carry out all reasonably commissioned duties.COMPETENCY PROFILE
Analytical skillsAttention to detailCommunicationDeadline-orientedProblem Solving SkillsCORE VALUES
Our Core Values are guiding characteristics that define our culture. Core Values are lived every day by every employee.
CUSTOMER : We seek to understand our customers & continuously improve.INTEGRITY : We do what we say and are accountable for our actions.PRIDE : We are proud of the work we create and deliver.TEAM : We are independent minds who work together to achieve more.TRAVEL
Must be willing to travel 10-15% of the time.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Education : Two-year Associates / Technical degree or relevant work experienceExperience : 8 years of experience working in similar working capacityKnowledge : Autodesk Inventor experience preferred but not required.Excellent organizational skills
