Mechanical Designer/drafter

Mechanical Designer/drafter Louisville, KY Job Details Temporary | Temp-to-hire $25

• $30 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Conveyor systems Dimensional inspection Research Dimensional measurements Data entry Document archiving Design for manufacturability (DFM) Autodesk Inventor Manufacturing Design of mechanical systems Document management Associate's degree Sheet metal Drafting Project stakeholder communication Entry level Engineering validation Measurement (quality control) Full Job Description Description This person will spend 90% of the day at a CAD station developing detail part and assembly drawings for mechanical equipment.

This includes drying equipment, conveyors, air filtration, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment. The majority of the work with Hotmix is parts and assemblies vs whole systems. Develop detailed part, weldment, and assembly drawings using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor. Interpret existing drawings and revise or update designs as needed. Create installation drawings and ensure all title block information follows internal standards. Generate Bills of Materials and specify required materials such as sheet metal, structural steel, bearings, reducers, hardware, and related components. Research previous job documentation and drawing archives for reference and reuse opportunities. Review job information provided on internal job sheets and accurately enter and track job data in internal engineering databases. Support the fabrication shop by answering questions, resolving design issues, and ensuring drawings are manufacturable. Conduct measurements of equipment components and assemblies for reverse‑engineering or validation purposes. Communicate with customers and internal teams to clarify project details or equipment requirements. Follow engineering workflow procedures for drawing creation, checking, approval, archiving, and release for fabrication. Assist team members with coordinated engineering tasks and shared projects. Perform engineering filing, data entry, and general documentation management.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills autocad, autodesk inventor, bill of material, Mechanical design, Mechanical drafting Top Skills Details autocad,autodesk inventor,bill of material,Mechanical design,Mechanical drafting Additional Skills & Qualifications

MUST HAVE

• Experience with and comfortable using AutoCAD75% of the time
• Experience with and comfortable using Inventor 25% of the time
• Experience creating part drawings, assembly drawings, fabrication drawings.
• Experience with steel fab drawings
• 1/4 in or more most of the time
• must be able to use a tape measure accurately to check part dimensions
• must be detail oriented and willing to pitch in anywhere

NICE TO HAVE

• 1-2 years experience with Inventor
• Associates degree in drafting or equivalent
• working in a fabrication env would be very helpful Experience Level Entry Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00
• $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY.

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