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Associate Designer
Date: March 8, 2024
Department: Shelter Design
Business Unit: Porter Corp
Location: Holland, MI
Reports To: Jordan Shepard-Design Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Compensation: Hourly
Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to provide the design, detailing and Bill of Materials for fabrication drawing packages. This position is called upon to take the sales orders, building attributes and engineering calculations to formulate the drafting & design of the submittal/installation drawings as well as the fabrication part drawings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for preparing installation instructions, finalizing project specific designs, detail drafting and preparation of bills of materials
- Drawings are created using SolidWorks software
- Responsible for reviewing engineering calculations and supporting documentation to ensure the final design meets the customers requirements
- Interface with Project Engineers, Designers and Manufacturing for collaboration on final product design
- Apply all engineering specifications and procedures that are to be used on all Porter Corp projects
- Utilize the customer requirements, engineering calculation, and engineered drawings to provide correct and accurate fabrication drawings and installation instructions
- Create accurate Bill of Materials for manufacturing
- Apply all drafting, design and CAD procedures as required to develop the project drawings
- Provide help to other Designers as required to get a project completed in a timely manner
- Provide installation drawings as well as the part fabrication drawings on schedule as dictated by customer requirements
- Perform other related duties, as required
Competencies
Analytical Decision-Making Financial Management
Communication Managing Others
Learning & Development EEO Accountability
Planning & Organizing Results Orientation
Professionalism & Integrity Teamwork & Relationship-Building
Risk-Taking/Creative Thinking
Education and/or Experience
An Associates degree or engineering technology degree
Travel
This position requires minimal to no travel
Computer Skills
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access
- This position requires proficiency in SolidWorks solid modeling using both Part/Assembly and Weldment modeling methods
Other Requirements
- Knowledge in detailing procedures
- Capable of working in a fast-paced production environment
- Highly self-motivated to take action and keep projects moving forward
Other Skills
This position interacts with Order processing, Inside Sales, Suppliers, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and Purchasing in order to meet customer requirements.
PlayCore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.