Project Designer

Company Overview:

Where metal meets momentum. Where bold ideas become the products everyone else wishes they built.
Welcome to JR Metal Works—one of the fastest-rising names in American manufacturing.

We combine precision engineering, modern fabrication technology, and true craftsmanship to deliver products built to last. As we grow, we remain committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement across every part of our operation. Our culture is driven by integrity, teamwork, and a shared determination to exceed expectations for our customers and partners.

At JR Metal Works, you are not just joining a company—you are joining a team that invests in people, celebrates problem-solving, and empowers you to build a career with real impact.

At this time, we have an opportunity for Project Designer on our Day shift. Hours will be from 7 AM – 3 PM on Mondays through Fridays.

Job Duties

• Create and review technical drawings to meet specifications.
• Create job travelers.
• Perform tolerance analysis on critical assemblies.
• Meet with suppliers, customers, and project stakeholders to review/alter designs as needed.
• Modify designs to correct operating and production issues.
• Provide installation support.
• Attend team meetings to provide progress reports, obtain updates on colleagues’ progress, strategize on steps for following week and acquire information about projected emerging product lines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.
• Experience: Manufacturing experience and/or SolidWorks or Inventor CAD software experience is preferred but not required. Training will be provided.
• Knowledge: Able to read and comprehend drawings. Able to follow written and oral instructions. Able to write simple correspondence and work instructions. Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals. Able to understand and use the metric system. Able to work independently, and problem solve and communicate effectively. Able to use computers.

Characteristics of the Ideal Candidate

• Must be willing to help fellow team members with tasks that may not necessarily involve normal job duties to relieve burden on them and contribute to team goals when needed.
• MUST BE EXTREMELY DETAIL ORIENTED & ORGANIZED.
• Must be flexible and willing to work in a fast-paced and sometimes noisy environment.
• Must be able to work efficiently and safely, minimizing distractions during work hours.
• Must be able to work independently, problem solve and communicate effectively.
• Must be willing to work a varied schedule.
• Due to the nature of some parts manufactured, must be a US Citizen.
• Must see the end of the day as when the to-do list is done instead of what the time is on the clock.

Work Environment

This position is primarily in an office environment but will occasionally be in a production manufacturing setting with exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the manufacturing work environment can be loud.

JR Metal Works LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, JR Metal Works LLC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees to discuss potential accommodations with us.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20