Mechanical Designer – Ag Equipment (Draftsman)

Position Summary

Apply knowledge of computer-aided tools to design, resize or modify equipment and components for manufacturing, working closely with sales team, customers, production floor and other engineering personnel.

Performance Expectations

• Understand and apply appropriate policies and procedures relevant to the position.
• Participate in meetings, projects and activities in support of company and team goals.
• Anticipate problems and take steps to correct issues which may reduce performance.
• Maintain proficiency in relevant knowledge skills and in the use of applicable equipment.
• Accurately and timely accomplish core responsibilities.

Responsibilities of This Position:

• Become familiar with Unverferth’s Ag equipment product lines and manufacturing processes.
• Review project instructions, prints and drawings to ascertain specifications, procedures and objectives.
• Create and check designs for small to medium size projects and assist in the creation and checking of large projects.
• Set up parts and create standardized costed bills of materials and routings in ERP system, and make ECN changes as needed.
• Design new or modified fixtures for assembly and weld production.
• Assist in preparing project documents.
• Assist in performing research.
• Perform other tasks within the scope of this position
• Adhere to safety policies and practices.
• Protect company and customer confidentiality.
• Prioritize workloads and meet time-sensitive project deadlines.
• Maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with company personnel.

• Sit for long periods of time.
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• Determine the distance between objects.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.

• Usually in air-conditioned office setting, some non-air conditioned manufacturing plant environments.
• Positions during the day include, but are not limited to, sitting, standing, bending, leaning, stretching, crouching, squatting, stooping, twisting and kneeling.
• Motions include, but are not limited to, walking, pushing, pulling, gripping, lifting and carrying objects up to 40 lbs., climbing ladders, negotiating stairways, typing and writing.
• Safety equipment worn as needed is protective clothing, hearing protection, safety glasses, and steel toed shoes.

• Associate’s degree in Design/Drafting or Manufacturing Technology
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software (Inventor, Solidworks, etc).
• Able to effectively use Microsoft Office software products.
• Able to read, write and speak clearly in English.