ASTEC ยท 19 hours ago
Design Drafter I - Wilson Road
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAstec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. The Design Drafter I role involves creating engineering drawings and calculations using CAD software, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting product design improvements.
Machinery
Responsibilities
Provide accurate calculation of dimensions, weight limitations, and requirement materials
Develop detailed designs with computer-aided design (CAD) software
Identify operational issues and redesign products to improve functionality
Ensure final designs comply with regulations
Prepare references to illustrate workflow
Make basic and fundamental calculations for proper and economical selection of components incorporated in the design of the specific equipment or projects assigned
Direct the efforts of any draftsman assigned to work with on the specific equipment or projects
Do detail and assembly drawing work as well as general and overall layout work
Write and release or supervise the writing and releasing of specifications and bills of material if required to cover the specific equipment or projects assigned
Design new or special products and new developments or modifications on our product line in accordance with the theoretically established design specifications as to size, capacity, or other requirements
Complete assignments on time as scheduled per Engineering release date
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Two-year Mechanical Drafting/Design Technology Degree is required
Ability to operate necessary office equipment and tools to perform drafting functions which include CAD and INVENTOR systems
Ability to work well with others and demonstrate good oral and written communication skills
Ability to perform duties in environments which include heavy industrial setting, quarry/pit locations, and construction sites with associated air pollutants and noise levels
Ability to climb on equipment to inspect and gather data
Preferred
Experience in heavy equipment and/or structural design as well as AutoCAD 2-D and INVENTOR 3-D CAD software experience (or something similar like SolidWorks or Pro-E)
Company
ASTEC
Since 1972, Astec has been connecting communities by providing innovative rock to road solutions for our customers.
Founded in 1972
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
2023 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jaco van der Merwe
President & CEO
Jamie Palm
VP, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller
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