Mechanical Design Drafter

Default•Chattanooga, TN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world. This role is responsible for designing and making necessary engineering drawings for projects assigned, and preparing engineering drawings and making engineering calculations through the use of AUTO CAD and INVENTOR as instructed.

Requirements

Ability to operate necessary office equipment and tools to perform drafting functions which include CAD and INVENTOR systems.
Ability to work well with others and demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to perform duties in environments which include heavy industrial setting, quarry/pit locations, and construction sites with associated air pollutants and noise levels.
Ability to climb on equipment to inspect and gather data.

Nice To Haves

Two-year Mechanical Drafting/Design Technology Degree preferred, but equivalent experience in lieu of formal education will be considered.
2+ years of Experience in heavy equipment and/or structural design as well as AutoCAD 2-D and INVENTOR 3-D CAD software experience (or something similar like SolidWorks or Pro-E) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide accurate calculation of dimensions, weight limitations, and requirement materials.
Develop detailed designs with computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Identify operational issues and redesign products to improve functionality.
Ensure final designs comply with regulations.
Prepare references to illustrate workflow.
Make basic and fundamental calculations for proper and economical selection of components incorporated in the design of the specific equipment or projects assigned.
Direct the efforts of any draftsman assigned to work with on the specific equipment or projects.
Do detail and assembly drawing work as well as general and overall layout work.
Write and release or supervise the writing and releasing of specifications and bills of material if required to cover the specific equipment or projects assigned.
Design new or special products and new developments or modifications on our product line in accordance with the theoretically established design specifications as to size, capacity, or other requirements.
Complete assignments on time as scheduled per Engineering release date.
All other duties as assigned.