Job Description
Our mission at WesTech is to help communities thrive by delivering high-quality water solutions with superior service - safely and sustainably. To achieve this mission, we recruit great people to be part of our collegial and collaborative teams in engineering, design, project management, field service, plant operations, professional services and more.
As one of the leading operating brands of Swire Water, our values of integrity, humility, endeavor, excellence and continuity make this an outstanding working environment. Our continuing success creates attractive opportunities for purpose-driven professionals to develop new skills, support vital industries, and grow their careers.
Job Summary WesTech Engineering, LLC has an immediate need for a Designer 3 who will be responsible to reviews and checks drawings, dimensions, calculations, specifications, and other engineering documents for accuracy, fit, form, function, and compliance to standard practices and procedures in laying out and preparing structural, mechanical & engineering drawings for new or existing water, wastewater & industrial equipment, and systems. The Checker will guide and assist other Designers in finding needed corrections to drawings.The Checker may be a mentor to a Drafter 1 or Designer 1-3.The checker with other peers provides a consistent process to ensure all drawings and products that are supplied by the group are in compliance with appropriate product, site, and customer requirements.
Some of the work you will do: - Checks drawings for accuracy of dimensions, spelling, and consistency.
- Verifies that design on the drawing will meet the customer requirements.
- Verifies that the design on the drawings reflects what we sold to the customer.
- Verifies that equipment can be built and installed safely.
- Checks all drawings according to checking standards for consistent feedback to Designers and Engineers
- Checks that the design inputs used agree with other sources of information.
- collaborates with each designer to provide the best result for drawings.
- Provides drawing practice coaching and mentoring to other designers.
- Provides constructive feedback for designer colleagues for improvement of drawings.
- performs calculations to check dimensions on drawings using Trigonometry, geometry and general algebra on a regular basis.
- Typically uses AutoCAD or 3D CAD tools to check dimensions on drawings.
- Checks drawings through use of a digital checking procedure using a .pdf editor.
Here are the skills that you need: - Knowledge of the function and operation of AutoCAD, Inventor, and/or Creo.
- Knowledge of nomenclature and conventional symbols of structural, mechanical, welding, and engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of practices followed in the preparation of engineering structural and mechanical plans.
- Knowledge of design concepts, planning, techniques, including design manuals, standard plans and specifications, and engineering and drafting practices.
- Knowledge of checking survey notes and computations.
- Knowledge of trigonometry, geometry and general mathematics used in the work.
- Ability to prepare layouts, and drawings neatly, accurately, and legibly.
- Ability to make accurate drawings to scale from field notes, design drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions.
- Ability to read and interpret plans required in the interpretation of drawings.
- Ability to understand and conduct detailed, technical instructions.
- Ability to maintain records and drawings relative to the work.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with private, public, local, state, and federal personnel as well as other department personnel.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to maintain favorable public relations.
Here are the skills and qualifications that will set you apart: - Bachelor's Degree in Product Design and Development, Design Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent.
- experience use of 3D CAD tools Inventor, Vault, CREO, Windchill, and/or other CAD tools
Physical Requirements: - Must be able to work at desk computer/phone system.
- Some lifting may be involved, (40-50 lbs), specifically when in the warehouse area(s).
- May be required to be clean-shaved for proper respiratory equipment.
Benefits and perks we offer: - Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
- Dollar for dollar 401K match of 6%.
- Flexible work hours, hybrid schedules with remote work options.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package with an onsite medical facility
- Company HSA contribution, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program
- Company-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-term Disability.
- PTO plan and Paid Holidays.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Company celebrations, summer parties, volunteer opportunities, games, prize drawings, and more!
WesTech considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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