Drafter / Engineering Technician

HYDAC CYLINDERS LLC•Tarrant, AL

18d

About The Position

HYDAC is a family-owned and operated business that designs and manufactures products, components, and services, with a stated commitment to protecting and preserving the environment. The Drafter / Engineering Technician designs and develops products using software, determines design factors such as size, arrangement, and shape, provides technical support, and performs drafting work including assembly and detail drawings and Bills of Materials. The role supports Sales, Marketing, and Manufacturing; assesses product feasibility and estimated costs based on sales information and customer requirements; contributes to product catalogs and promotional literature; and works with Lab Technicians and Project Engineers on product testing and analysis. The technician also assists Quality with procedures and work instructions and maintains engineering drawings, files, and library materials.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent required.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Knowledge of blueprint information and geometric dimensioning and tolerance.
Familiarity with computer-based systems operation.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts, including exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts including discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to use database, design, development, project management, spreadsheet, and word processing software.
Clear and persuasive communication, active listening, responsiveness to questions, and clear, informative writing.
Ability to read and interpret written information.
Self-starter and motivator able to develop effective relationships with distributors, regional sales managers, and customers.

Nice To Haves

Six months to one year of experience in a related environment.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to the Sales, Marketing, and Manufacturing departments.
Review Sales and Marketing information and customer requirements and advise on product feasibility and estimated cost.
Participate in developing product catalogs and promotional literature.
Work with Lab Technicians on product performance and verification tests; conduct tests when needed and analyze results with Project Engineers.
Assist the Quality Department in developing procedures and work instructions.
Develop and draw assembly and detail drawings, conceptual designs, and Bills of Materials using specifications provided by Project Engineers.
Maintain and update drawings, drawing files, and the Engineering Library.
Follow established quality system procedures and work instructions.
Perform other duties as assigned.