Blacksmith Engineer/Designer
Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions (MMS)•East Peoria, IL
•$42 - $46•Onsite
About The Position
Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions (MMS) is seeking a skilled Blacksmith Engineer/Designer to support forging operations through innovative design, engineering expertise, and hands-on industrial knowledge. This role is ideal for an individual with blacksmithing, fabrication, or welding experience who can apply CAD design principles to develop lifting devices, tooling, fixtures, and process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
Requirements
- 1-3+ years of CAD/Design experience REQUIRED
- 3-5+ years of manufacturing, metal fabrication, blacksmithing, or industrial maintenance experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of fabrication methods
- Experience reading and creating technical drawings and specifications
- Knowledge of forging operations, metal forming, fabrication, and welding processes
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing lifting devices, tooling, or industrial equipment strongly preferred
- Knowledge and practical use of CAD software in an industrial manufacturing environment
- Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar CAD platforms preferred
- Experience with CMMS or maintenance software is a plus
- Blacksmith, fabrication, metalworking, and welding experience highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Design and develop lifting devices, tooling, fixtures, and equipment using CAD software
- Create and maintain engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Support forging, fabrication, and metalworking operations through practical design solutions
- Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to improve manufacturing processes
- Evaluate existing equipment and recommend design improvements
- Assist with project planning, layouts, and implementation of new equipment
- Ensure designs meet safety, quality, and operational requirements
- Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and develop effective engineering solutions
- Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility
- Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and facility leadership
Benefits
- Safety-First Culture
- Stable, Long-Term Opportunity
- Career Growth & Development
- Team-Focused Environment
- Competitive Pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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