Engineering Assistant

Description

GENERAL JOB DUTIES:

The Engineering Assistant will manage, organize and update relevant engineering data using database applications to maintain accurate and readily available records.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The fundamental duties of this job include the following, but are not limited to:

• Scans drawings and technical data to place into electronic files.
• Performs data entry of tower cranes and construction hoist configurations into database.
• Assists Project Managers and Engineers to create sketches/drawings for tower crane and hoist applications.
• Provides tower crane reaction forces as requested.
• Updates the Morrow Field Repair Guideline Manual under the guidance of Engineers, Project Managers, or Engineering Manager.

BENEFITS

Your needs, and those of your family, are unique to you. That’s why Morrow Equipment Company provides a comprehensive and flexible benefits program that you can customize to fit your personal situation. Our program offers you and your family important healthcare coverage and financial security. Some of the benefits we offer are paid for in full by Morrow. For others, it is a shared contribution between you and the Company. Other benefits are also available to you at reasonable group rates. Your benefits are an important part of your total compensation at Morrow.

HEALTH CARE COVERAGE - We offer a platinum level comprehensive benefits package for eligible U.S. employees and dependents.

· Medical Plans – Choice of PPO Medical Plan and HSA Medical Plan (Wellness and Standard)

· Dental PPO Plan

· Prescription Drugs – Retail Pharmacy, Mail Order and Specialty Pharmacy

FINANCE & SAVINGS - We offer a 401(K) plan with company match, flexible spending accounts, life and disability coverage and more.

· 401(K) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions

· Flexible Spending Accounts – Health Care FSA, Limited Purpose Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA

· Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage

· Employer Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

· Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance Coverage

· Short-Term Disability – 50/50 Employee/Employer Split

WORK/LIFE BALANCE - We offer generous paid holidays, vacation and PTO to help employees balance life at work and at home.

· Paid Holidays and Employee’s Birthday

· Paid Vacation

· Paid PTO (Personal Time Off and Sick Leave)

· Free Confidential Counseling through the Employee Assistance Program

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Problem analysis and resolution
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Work well under pressure
• Multi-task and establish priorities
• Interact within the team process to resolve issues, improve processes and communication
• Represent the Company in a professional and positive manner
• Willingness to work overtime to accommodate the needs of the business
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with co-workers, supervisor and customers

TECHNICAL SKILLS/LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Associate degree in engineering or 4 years of experience as an engineering aide.
• Strong knowledge and use of computer software, including MS Office, FileMaker, Acrobat, Internet and email.
• Experience in the use of design software such as Micro Station, AutoCAD, MathCAD and FileMaker highly preferred. 
• Knowledge of project management software to assist Engineers and Project Managers to manage production of drawings and to meet customer deadlines highly preferred. 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED:

Average hours per week: 40 (normal work schedule).

Shift: Day shift only.

Tools or equipment used for this position and frequency of use: Various office equipment

Percentage of time during normal workday the employee is required to:

Sit – 60% 

Stand – 10% 

Walk – 10% 

Lift – 5%

Squat – 5% 

Bend – 5% 

Twist – 5% 

Environmental factors of each normal workday:

• Time spent: Inside - 8 hours, Outside - 0 hours
• Temperature: Normal indoor temp.  
• Humidity: Normal 

These examples are not meant to be all-inclusive and management reserves the right to modify tasks within this job description to meet the needs of the Company.

Employees are expected to maintain a clean, safe and orderly workspace, assist co-workers whenever possible and work overtime when necessary. All Morrow employees are required to constantly work in a safe manner and comply with all Morrow safety policies. 

 As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.