Drafter/Designer

Job Summary:

The Drafter/Designer position at Zeeco will utilize Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD 2014 (or newer) to create parametric solid part/assembly models with smart Bill of Material's, piping and instrumentation diagrams, electrical schematics/wiring diagrams, and CAD models of controls equipment. The Drafter/Designer will then create fabrication drawings, 2D layouts, DXF’s, and BOM's for all sub-assemblies and parts.  This position requires extensive Inventor and AutoCAD experience.

Functional Job Duties:

- Analyzes project mechanical specifications / requirements to develop appropriate equipment for the application.

- Assists engineering team with confirmation of equipment selection and design.

- Prepares various drawings of parts, assemblies, and products, including various views, sectional profiles, irregular or reverse views, hidden lines and small intricate details. 

- Utilizes Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) system or equivalent to complete assignments in both 2D and 3D.

- Makes arithmetic computations using standard formulas. 

- Assignments may include information on methods, procedures, sources of information, precedents to follow, and more detailed verbal instructions from project engineer and/or supervisor. Simple revisions to existing drawings may be assigned with a verbal explanation of desired results. 

- Assists project engineer in ensuring all required drawings are completed and meets project requirements.  Assists with reviewing customer mark-up prints and disposition of comments.

- Shop visits and travel to assist with design changes as required per the project and to assist shop personnel with guidelines for production of equipment.

- Proficiency using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Adobe and all Web based systems for design completion.

- Check own and other Drafter/Designer's drawings for accuracy.

Qualifications:

- Associate's Degree in Drafting or equivalent combination of experience (5+ years drafting/design experience using Autodesk Inventor/AutoCAD)

- Experience implementing or maintaining a parametric drawing system with smart BOM's.

- Experience in time management and job prioritization.