Designer, 2nd & 3rd Class

Bath Iron Works•Brunswick, ME

13h•$22 - $29

About The Position

BIW is hiring Marine Designers at the following levels: 2nd Class Designer: $26.71/Hr. - $28.81/Hr. 3rd Class Designer: $22.40/Hr. - $25.78/Hr. Designer Benefits package includes: Annual wage and promotion increases Flexible work schedules Vacation/Sick time options 401k matching. Future work-from-home opportunities These positions are for all shifts. Designers perform a variety of work including: Perform marine design activities that include, but are not limited to, 2D and/or 3D modeling & visualization. Resolution of design-related problems encountered during ship construction that may involve occasional ship-checking. Development of ship alteration drawings for repair/alteration of ships in the fleet. Electronic drafting of installation & fabrication drawings. Extraction of computer aided manufacturing data. Submitting a Resume and a thorough Job Application outlining your experience and qualifications is highly recommended.

Requirements

Good computer skills (e.g., proficiency with Microsoft Office tools).
Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical procedures, standards, and work instructions.
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Minimum of a High School Diploma or have completed a Trade/Technical/Vocational program with focus on CAD application and design principles.
Minimum of four (4) years design experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field (Engineering, Engineering Technology, Architecture), OR Associate/ Vocational School degree with two (2) years design experience, required.
3D CAD or AUTOCAD proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Ability to perform ship checks through visits to the physical construction products on the waterfront or in fabrication facilities, as well as ability to travel to ship homeports on occasion.
Knowledge in extraction of computer aided manufacturing data - CAD/CAM, MasterCAM, 5Axis, G-Code.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and CATIA
Completion of SMCC Workforce Marine Design Training Program Preferred https://startsmart.smccme.edu/short-term-training-smcc-plp-may-2021/#career
Design experience in one of the following disciplines preferred; Loft, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, or Hull Outfit.
Experience with installation and fabrication drawings is highly desirable.
Familiar with ship specifications as related to design requirements.
Completion of SMCC Workforce Marine Design Training Program Preferred https://startsmart.smccme.edu/short-term-training-smcc-plp-may-2021/#career
High School Diploma with STEM endorsement.
1 year of design experience, OR Associates Degree in Technical School (CAD, Engineering Technology, Design, Architecture, Graphic Arts), OR Graduate of BIW's Manufacturing division apprenticeship program, OR Seven (7) years of experience as a first class mechanic in a marine trade, or formal military training in a technical field, OR 3D CAD or AutoCAD proficiency.
Credit may be given for graphic arts or CIS experience.

Responsibilities

Perform marine design activities that include, but are not limited to, 2D and/or 3D modeling & visualization.
Resolution of design-related problems encountered during ship construction that may involve occasional ship-checking.
Development of ship alteration drawings for repair/alteration of ships in the fleet.
Electronic drafting of installation & fabrication drawings.
Extraction of computer aided manufacturing data.