Design Associate / Drafter
Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.
Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. This position processes orders for production and customer submittal drawings, consistent with Valmont standard practices, in the low to moderate range of complexity, and prepares the necessary drawings and other data for the teams, other departments and the manufacturing facilities, as well as interfaces, under supervision from the Site Drafting Manager/Drafting Supervisor, directly with other company departments on customer order and manufacturing problems. Limited customer contact may be required to aid the design/order process.
The Drafting Department is responsible for processing drawings for customers and the manufacturing facilities while maintaining the company objectives for quality and lead time. The incumbent will, with required supervision, read and interpret customer specifications, plans, and other order information to determine the format required to complete customer orders. He/she will be responsible for reporting any inconsistent, conflicting, or missing customer information to the Engineering and/or Drafting team. All Associate Design Drafter work must be checked. The incumbent shall have knowledge of departmental and company goals, policies and procedures, and the product lines represented. The incumbent is allowed to establish work routines and/or schedules, within company policies, to maintain efficient order flow. He/she may identify, recommend, and help develop revisions to standard product designs, drafting procedures, and systems to improve the department and the division.
This role requires no travel
Investigates and analyzes design problems
Determines changes, corrections and requirements to meet project demands
Requisitions parts and products that are used in or interface with company products
Contacts and discusses details of assignment with other engineers, production supervisors, customers and suppliers and prepares necessary sketches and drawing for use in producing manufacturing plans etc.
Provides assistance and input on project basis to other team members in development of shop drawings
Complies with Company’s attendance policy
Review customer contract drawings, specifications or instructions from Team members, Supervisors, Engineering, Customer Service, Sales, and Marketing
Manage the department backlog by monitoring order schedules, providing updates to the computerized backlog, and meeting “Promises Kept” in accordance with departmental priorities
Maintain an awareness of current Drafting policies and procedures
Identify, recommend, and help implement changes to standard drafting procedures and systems
Identify, recommend and help implement changes to standard designs to improve customer acceptance or reduce product cost
When necessary, provide assistance to all departments in the interpretation of customer specification, manufacturing capabilities or drafting procedures
Provide technical or drafting support of any department, for any project which will enhance product or company interest
Technical skills in computer-aided drafting and basic understanding of mathematics normally acquired through an Associate of Applied Science degree and/or related experience (includes Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry)
Previous PC experience a must, including basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings, design constraints and product requirements
Ability to identify and report any inconsistent, conflicting or missing customer information to Division Drafting Manager/Drafting Supervisor or Senior Design Drafter
Ability to identify, communicate and participate in process improvement opportunities aimed at reducing cost, improving efficiencies and increasing customer satisfaction.
Strong working knowledge of 3D Computer-Aided Design Software
AutoCAD 2019, PDF (Nitro Pro), Zoom, Inventor 2019, Scientific Calculator and Drafting Equipment knowledge/experience
Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
~401k retirement plan with company match
~ Employer paid short-term and long-term including maternity leave
~ Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
~ Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of , , , , , , , , genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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