Mechanical Designer / Drafter

WAGSTAFF INC•Spokane Valley, WA

4h•$23 - $33

About The Position

Apply mechanical design knowledge to the design development and production of Wagstaff casting equipment. The role focuses on products and work areas of standard complexity, creating and revising design documents according to documented procedures and instructions from responsible engineers. The designer prepares and releases documents to Manufacturing, coordinates with other designers and departments, and supports equipment design and manufacturing. The position receives specific direction on assigned tasks and day-to-day priorities, with general review of all aspects of the work. Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled general office environment, with regular close computer work and minimal physical exertion. Occasional or more frequent interaction with manufacturing shop-floor employees may be required. On the shop floor, the employee may encounter fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, moving equipment and parts, and other manufacturing risks. Coordination with shop-floor personnel and use of appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing are required before and during shop-floor work. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Workweeks exceeding 40 hours may be required. Employment is contingent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire. Benefits eligibility is subject to applicable company policies and plans.

Requirements

Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree in an engineering technological field, or equivalent experience.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SolidWorks is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Become familiar with Wagstaff equipment, associated design criteria, design tools, and business software for assigned products and areas, and apply this knowledge to assigned equipment designs.
Create design documents needed for equipment production in accordance with documented design procedures and direction from responsible engineers.
Update and revise mechanical drawings based on design reviews, redlines, NPR tags, and other instructions.
Prepare and release design documents to Manufacturing.
Develop proficiency in estimating hours required to complete design tasks.
Develop proficiency in meeting planned-hour goals and production schedules.
Coordinate with Purchasing, Demand Management, and shop-floor personnel as needed to design and support equipment manufacturing.
Keep equipment and the work area clean and orderly.
Abide by company policies.
Train other team members in basic departmental processes and equipment design methods.
Coordinate with other designers and members of other departments as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.