AutoCAD Engineering Technician I

Lamb Weston • Park Rapids, MN

4d

About The Position

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world. A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together. If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you. The AutoCAD Engineering Tech 1 will be responsible for planning, developing, and designing layouts of processing lines and other plant modifications using industry standard 2D and 3D CAD software. They will work regularly on a project team and need to coordinate work with engineers and contractors. The ideal candidate will be able to efficiently run design software, have an eye for detail; and be able to develop creative solutions to challenges in equipment layout as well as construction and equipment design standards. Additional duties may include field design/installation oversight activities, as well as an opportunity to assist in the implementation and training of others in the use of new Data Management software.

Requirements

• 2-3 years’ experience using CAD software, preferably in a work setting.
• Excellent computer and technical aptitude.
• Able to pick up new skills at a fast past.
• Accurate and precise attention to detail.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a design team.
• Demonstrated time and task management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computational and spatial ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft desktop applications such as Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and an independent problem solver who receives direction effectively.
• Must be self-motivated and able to handle multiple assignments with minimum guidance.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or CAD certificate desirable
• Willing to work weekends and holidays to facilitate the completion of capital projects with minimal frequency

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain drawing standards and design strategies.
• Craft models and drawings of facility and equipment using CAD.
• Teach others to read and interpret 2D and 3D drawings.
• Improve existing products and processes.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Assist department engineers in creating practical demonstrations of proposed solutions.
• Assist and support development and implementation of departmental initiatives.
• Ensure all designs executed adhere to company specifications.
• Recognize, document, and promote best practices.
• Be a design resource for the project managers and project engineers.
• Run small capital projects, such as single equipment installations or roof replacement.
• Submit sanitation work orders (Wos) and coordinate roof and floor maintenance and capital projects.
• Update and maintain Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures, Motor Control Center (MCC) panel schedules, and plant overview drawings.
• Manage safety protocols for contractors, including hot work and training compliance.
• Initiate fire watch requests via the SharePoint form and issue and manage Hot Work permits for the crew.
• Ensure contractors complete yearly site-specific training and follow up on their ISN participation.
• Attach contractor safety review sheets to Hot Work permits for audit records.
• Requires working knowledge of company safety policies, fire protection policies, building codes, regulations, and corporate requirements to ensure conformance with these regulations.
• Assume any duties assigned be Engineering or Project managers.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree