Associate Design Drafter

Valley Irrigation

273d • Remote

About The Position

This is an individual contributor position in the Utility division. The incumbent reads and interprets customer order information. This position processes orders for production and customer submittal drawings, consistent with Valmont standard practices, in the low to moderate range of complexity, and prepares the necessary drawings and other data for the teams, other departments and the manufacturing facilities, as well as interfaces, under supervision from the Division Drafting Manager/Drafting Supervisor, directly with other company departments on customer order and manufacturing problems. Limited customer contact may be required to aid the design/order process. The Drafting Department is responsible for processing drawings for customers and the manufacturing facilities while maintaining the company objectives for quality and lead-time. This Individual Contributor role must interact with people in all departments in order to maintain amiable and profitable relationships in inter-departmental communication. The incumbent will, with required supervision, read and interpret customer specifications, plans and other order information to determine the format required to complete customer orders. He/she will be responsible for reporting any inconsistent, conflicting or missing customer information to the Drafting Manager or a Senior Design Drafter. All Associate Design Drafter work must be checked by a Drafting Supervisor, Senior Design Drafter or Design Drafter. This position is not allowed to check any work. The incumbent shall have knowledge of departmental and company goals, policies and procedures and the product lines represented. Deviations from these shall be minimal and only when beneficial to the department, division and company. This position is important to the results of the department and the division. The incumbent is allowed to establish work routines and/or schedules, within company policies, in order to maintain efficient order flow. He/she may identify, recommend and help develop revisions to standard product designs, drafting procedures and systems to improve the department and the division.

Requirements

• High School diploma and 1+ years of work/educational experience
• Technical skills in computer aided drafting and basic understanding of mathematics normally acquired through an Associate of Applied Science degree and/or related experience (includes Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry)
• Experience with 3-D modeling techniques (Required for Utility Division)
• Previous PC experience a must, including basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings, design constraints and product requirements
• Ability to identify and report any inconsistent, conflicting or missing customer information to Division Drafting Manager/Drafting Supervisor or Senior Design Drafter
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Demonstrated strong professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to keep a positive, professional attitude in a fast-paced environment subject to specific deadlines which must be met
• Must possess strong problem solving skills, with attention to detail and a number/math orientation
• Ability to identify, communicate and participate in process improvement opportunities aimed at reducing cost, improving efficiencies and increasing customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work in, and be an integral part of a team environment
• Excellent customer focus, including positive customer feedback
• Acceptable attendance and prior work record

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in Drafting
• Autodesk Inventor 2019 or newer version
• AutoCAD 2019, Reproduction Equipment, Scientific Calculator and Drafting Equipment knowledge/experience
• Basic knowledge of Valmont products is preferred

Responsibilities

• Investigates and analyzes design problems
• Determines changes, corrections and requirements to meet project demands
• Makes sketches for use by other designer/drafters
• Interpret specifications and standards and provide information to others to ensure that customer requirements are met or improved
• Requisitions parts and products that are used in or interface with company products
• Prepares lists and quantities for use by others in purchasing function
• Contacts and discusses details of assignment with other engineers, production supervisors, customers and suppliers and prepares necessary sketches and drawing for use in producing manufacturing plans etc.
• Communicates with customers, both oral and written, to resolve specification questions in preparation of drawings
• Provides assistance and input on project basis to other team members in development of shop drawings
• Complies with Company's attendance policy
• Follows prescribed safety rules and regulations

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED