3D Solid Surface Drafter - Patterson Pump Company : Job Details

Patterson has built a trusted reputation for reliable pump installations worldwide - whether satisfying urban water or waste demands, harnessing and controlling ravaging floods, reclaiming arid deserts, taming rampaging and devastating fires, or protecting the planet's ecological balance, our pumps are trusted.

Around the globe, wherever liquid moves, in large volume or high pressure, you will find Patterson heavy-duty pumps and packaged systems. The world looks to Patterson to enhance safety and comfort in HVAC and fire suppression technology, exceeding pumping demands in water supply, irrigation, flood prevention, and wastewater treatment, make industrial solutions into liquid transfers, and fulfill heating or cooling needs to each of our clients.

POSITION SUMMARY

The 3D Drafter will create drawings, complex pump component models, and assemblies using computer graphic design software for engineering and manufacturing projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Develop detailed CAD (computer-assisted drafting models) design drawings, models, and specifications for fabricated, machined, and cast components using CAD equipment.
• Understand rotodynamic pump design characteristics and pump component drawings utilizing radial developments, board lines, and volute sections.
• Work to design, lay out and detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems with minimal input from others.
• Check dimensions of materials and compare to both cast and machined items for deviations
• Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
• Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
• Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery using computer-assisted equipment.
• Possess extensive free-form surfacing experience and it's implementation in the CAD program Solid Edge.
• Develop and transfer legacy hand-drawn hydraulic developments into new solids models.
• Provide mylar or cardboard templates as necessary to the quality team, production floor and vendors.
• Comply with established safety policies and procedures. Wear required Personal Protective Equipment as directed. Use appropriate tools designed for their specific job tasks. Provide feedback related to hazard assessments and/or accident investigations.
• Act in accordance with Patterson's Company policies (ex. Harassment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethics, etc.).

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
• Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Deductive Reasoning - Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Persistence - Ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition or discouragement.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required

Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Drafting

Experience: 3 plus years of experience in Drafting, 1 year in Surface modeling (provide examples surfacing work)

Computer Skills: CAD (2D & 3D modeling), Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, Syteline, Solid Edge, Adobe, SharePoint, Solid Edge Surface Modeling

Certifications & Licenses: None

Other Requirements: Perform all duties as required by manager.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Activities and Requirements of this Position

Ability to sit, manually manipulate, and reach outward for prolong periods of time.

Ability to walk, stand, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel.

May exert up to 50 lbs. of force and lift 11-50 pounds occasionally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office environment, some time on the shop floor.

If interested in working for one of the leading U.S. pump manufacturing companies—with a stellar reputation for partnering with customers and delivering outstanding products, application knowledge and service appeals to you, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

Patterson Pump Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.