Manufacturing Engineer/Drafter

• Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer/Drafter

Company: Perma-Pipe Inc. Approved by:

Reports To: Lebanon Engineering Manager Date: 2-24-2022

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1. POSITION SUMMARY:

To work with the engineering team in Lebanon ( and at times Niles) to prepare and maintain an accurate CAD drafting documents. Additionally, this position will be responsible for programming production equipment as well as auditing engineering estimates.Proper designing, and creation of CAD piping layouts and estimated bills of material as expected by Perma-Pipe.

2. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to communicate with engineers, shop personnel and customers about a project in a manner where all parties understand the issues/tasks at hand (conference calls, email communication, etc.)
• Able to read prints furnished by the Project engineer and translate required information into an accurate CAD document for shop fabrication.
• Verify accurate engineering costs related to manufacturing details such as labor and burden rates.
• Prepare piping system layout drawings and component detail drawings
• Maintain a drafting environment and document management that complies with standards set up by the company (file integrity, operating CAD graphic interface, etc.)
• Ability to function with current Autodesk AutoCAD and COADE CADWorx programs and grasp new methods of 3D drafting that may enhance the CAD document (isometric layouts, detailed 3D views, etc.)
• Ability to Manage multiple projects and maintain schedules for multiple projects.
• Performs other duties/ projects as assigned or as the job requires.
• Program production equipment (HGG and Plasma cutter).
• Routinely teach and if necessary run the equipment if production workers are not present
• Creating bill of materials using Excel and Word documents.
• Creating shop labor estimates and cost
• Positive working relationship w/ shop personnel and foreman.

3. JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

At a minimum, college level or equivalent of CAD instruction in AutoCAD products with a solid understanding of both 2D and 3D capabilities found in AutoCAD and other piping layout software such as CADWorx.

EXPERIENCE:

Demonstrate skills from previous experience in CAD environments where engineering documents were prepared for both manufacturing purposes and overall customer based prints.

QUALIFICATION/ REQUIREMENT:

Strong mathematical skills, knowledge of dimensional measurements, attention to detail, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, and work well in a team environment.

• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: None
• TRAVEL: None
• EQUIPMENT TO BE USED: Must be able to operate computer and other office machines such as fax, calculator, telephone, photo copier, and other office equipment as the job requires.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and company printer
• Occasionally positions self to maintain files in cabinet
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Must handle diverse work problems on a daily basis.
• Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Must relate and interact with people at all levels in the Company.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in a typical office/production setting with correspondence with the shop floor. This position may require overtime on an as needed basis.

Reviewed By: Chris March

Date: 2/24/2022

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT.

Perma-Pipe provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, gender identity, equal pay and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), mental or physical disability, veteran status or genetic information.