Mechanical Drafter - Thomasville, United States - W. D. Laramore Mfg., Inc.

Description

W.D. Laramore is looking for a Mechanical Drafter to join our team in Thomasville, GA. As a Mechanical Drafter you will be responsible for creating design drawings by planning work, rendering views, recording dimensions, developing applications, preparing bills of materials, and updating databases.

What You'll Do

• Create/revise detail drawings - AutoCAD or Inventor/SolidWorks from mark ups, layouts, or verbal instruction.
• Create layouts from concept to enable other designers to generate detail drawings.
• Select raw material, calculate weight and volume.
• Ensure mechanical fit of all components in each assembly.
• Coordinate proper creation of item type, manufacturability, and bill of material.
• Create/maintain and release data/drawings in Autodesk Vault and Encompix ERP system.
• Estimate remaining times on projects.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Basic Qualifications

• Understanding of computerized systems, AutoCAD, Inventor, or Solid Works.
• Knowledge of math/algebra (i.e., areas of plane, volume of solids); mechanics, calculation of various moments, center of gravity, etc.
• Knowledge of metal and non-ferrous materials and their properties.
• Familiarity with manufacturing practices.
• Knowledge of U.S. Customary system (inches) and SI system (Metric), various ANSI and ISO Engineering and drafting standards
• Strong understanding of design concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors' Degree in Mechanical Technology or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience working as a Mechanical Designer.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Ability to work in a team environment with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, Engineers and Designers in a multi-discipline groups
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

Work Schedule

Monday thru Thursday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Who We Are

W. D. Laramore Manufacturing, Inc. is a leader of flour reclaim and recycling in the food industry. In 1976, we became the first company to offer a completely automated dusting flour reclaim and recycling system, and to date we have supplied hundreds of integrated flour reclaim systems worldwide. We are a small, growing company with a bright future. Behind everything we do are our team members striving for excellence empowered by a culture of hard work and dedication. Our people are what set us apart from other companies, and if you are ready to join an industry-leading company that values its employees, we want to hear from you today In May of 2021 we became part of Shick Esteve, a company that provides ingredient automation solutions to customers in the food industry.

Founded in 1956, Shick Esteve provides ingredient automation solutions to multiple industries that include baking, coffee, distilling/brewing, confectionery, pet food, snack food and prepared foods, among others. Our goal was and still is to enhance each customer's production process with solutions that provide accuracy, accountability, and consistency in an economical manner. We are committed partners to our customers. Shick Esteve is an operating company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose - Shape What Matters For TomorrowTM - we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit:

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".

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