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Mechanical Designer Drafter - Water Wastewater Industry at Parkson Corp.

Parkson Corp. Golden, CO

Job Description

Location:

Golden, CO

General Description:

The primary role includes hands on drafting support (3D) and coordinating with Project Engineers on task due dates, priorities and level of drawing package detail needed on a particular project. Key areas of accountability include accurate drawing output in accordance with industry and Parkson specific standards, checking, drafting task management, and managing scheduled due dates, as well as generation of Bill of Materials and related engineering documents, review of product specifications and other project related engineering data.

Essential Functions:

  • Prepare detail drawings using CAD based on standards, sketches, and notes to support sales, engineering, and fabrication/manufacturing purposes.
  • Ensure drafting style consistency between drawings as per ANSI drafting standards and Parkson specific standards.
  • Organization and creation of Submittal Packages, Fabrication Documentation Packages, Bill of Materials with ERP Entry, Release and Management, and Installation Manual Creation.
  • Communicate and coordinate with project engineering to meet specifications and commitments.
  • Interface with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality to ensure smooth flow of technical information for product quality work and meeting customer requirements and commitments.
  • Manages CAD files in Autodesk Vault environment and routine data in cloud storage.
  • Checking own work and work created by other Designer/Drafters.
  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  • Education:

  • A two-year associates degree or certification from an accredited institution with focus on CAD or Engineering.
  • Experience:

  • 2+years mechanical or industrial design and CAD experience in 3D.
  • Large or complex modelling and drafting experience is beneficial.
  • Experience with municipal water or wastewater treatment equipment is preferred.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Proficient Autodesk Inventor or equivalent 3D-Software.
  • Autodesk Vault experience beneficial.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Working knowledge of ERP & PLM systems preferred.
  • Familiarity with metal fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly processes.
  • Checking drawings including self-checking.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
  • Licenses and/or Certifications:

  • None Required
  • Travel:

  • Ability to travel up to 10%, domestic and international.
  • Benefits include health care (medical, dental, vision) with coverage starting on the first day of employment as well as 401(k) with company match and holiday pay.

    Parkson Corporation is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Parkson Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.



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    Typical mid-level pay: $102k for Mechanical Engineers nationally

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