Designer/Drafter (Industrial Refrigeration)

Position Summary

The Designer/Drafter plays a key role in developing ammonia compressor packages, contributing to design, modeling, and drafting efforts. This position is ideal for someone experienced in SolidWorks who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and seeing designs come to life.

You will work closely with Project and Design Engineers to design and draft refrigeration piping and components for industrial refrigeration compressor packages, while also collaborating with manufacturing teams throughout the fabrication process.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Onsite)

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Engineers to create 3D models, submittals, and assembly drawings using SolidWorks
• Generate production drawing packages for manufacturing, including mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Review and verify assembly and part drawings for compliance with design specifications, codes, and standards
• Build full assembly models and drawing packages using existing libraries, configurations, and design tables
• Update existing drawings based on engineering changes, production needs, or customer specifications
• Maintain CAD data and ensure proper storage within the database
• Prepare part and assembly drawings, Bills of Materials (BOM), and export files (PDF/DXF/DWG) for internal and external use
• Communicate with manufacturing teams to resolve design questions or drawing issues
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience Revit modeling and/or SolidWorks
• Experience managing drawing revisions using EPDM or similar systems and ECO processes
• Experience collaborating with production teams and resolving shop-floor issues
• Strong problem-solving skills and creativity
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and within a team
• Familiarity with ASME design codes and ANSI standards
• Effective communication skills
  
  

Core Competencies

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Strong teamwork and collaboration
• Clear and effective communication
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
  
  

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing assembly and machining environment. It involves frequent interaction with assembly, machining, material control, quality, and engineering teams.

• Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibrations
• Moderate to high noise levels
• Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, etc.)
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and use hands and arms
• Occasional kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Requires visual abilities including close vision, distance vision, and depth perception
  
  

Employee Benefits

• Medical insurance (company-subsidized)
• Dental insurance
• Company-paid vision insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Education reimbursement (manager approval required)
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 4% (fully vested immediately)
• Long-term incentive plan based on company profitability (fully vested after 6 years on a graded scale)