Mechanical Designer/Drafter

$46,000 - $52,000/Yr

Actalent - Tulsa, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Tulsa, OK

5,001-10,000 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Mechanical Designer/Drafter position at Actalent involves creating and modifying technical drawings and designs based on customer specifications and engineering requirements. The role requires proficiency in computer-aided drafting and a solid understanding of 3-D modeling techniques, primarily using Inventor software. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various teams to ensure accurate and efficient design processes while maintaining productivity and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Review customer contract drawings, specifications, or instructions from team members, supervisors, engineering, customer service, sales, and marketing.
• Investigate and analyze design problems, determining changes, corrections, and requirements to meet project demands.
• Make sketches for use by other designer/drafters and interpret specifications and standards.
• Requisition parts and products that are used in or interface with company products.
• Prepare lists and quantities for use by others in the purchasing function.
• Communicate with customers, both orally and in writing, to resolve specification questions in preparation of drawings.
• Provide assistance and input on a project basis to other team members in the development of shop drawings.
• Maintain required productivity output and order accuracy in accordance with departmental priorities.
• Maintain an accurate filing system of customer requirements and an awareness of current drafting policies and procedures.
• Identify, recommend, and help implement changes to standard drafting procedures and systems to improve customer acceptance or reduce product cost.
• Handle special assignments as requested by the Division Drafting Manager/Drafting Supervisor.
• Provide technical or drafting support to any department for projects that enhance product or company interests.
• Comply with company attendance policy and follow prescribed safety rules and regulations.

Requirements

• High School diploma and at least 1 year of relevant work or educational experience.
• Technical skills in computer-aided drafting.
• Basic understanding of mathematics, including Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry.
• Experience with 3-D modeling techniques.
• Proficiency with Inventor software or SolidWorks experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings, design constraints, and product requirements.
• Strong professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills with attention to detail and a number/math orientation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to identify, communicate, and participate in process improvement opportunities.
• Team-oriented with excellent customer focus and positive feedback.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate's Degree in Drafting.
• Strong working knowledge of 3D Computer-Aided Design Software such as AutoCAD 2019, PDF (Nitro Pro), Zoom, and Inventor 2019.
• Experience with scientific calculators and drafting equipment.
• Basic knowledge of Valmont products is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Year-end bonus
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday pay
• Family leave eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement