**POSITION OVERVIEW

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Creates 2D & 3D CAD drawings to convey concepts to customers and communicate project details to sales people, work crews, etc. for construction of grain and dairy facilities or installation of related processing and storage equipment.
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**QUALIFICATIONS

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Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or minimum 2+ years or equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Division Manager; competent to read and interpret documents, manuals, drawings, procedures, or other instruction furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; can calculate simple math with the use of design program, figures and amounts with ease; able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry; solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists; possesses reasonable written and oral communication skills; generally adept in use of a computer, calculator, and a variety of other general office equipment; comfortable reading a tape measure and other measuring devices; proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; maintains a valid driver’s license. Surveying experience a plus.
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**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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The physical demands described here are representative of the essential functions of this position that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. This job requires that the employee occasionally bend, twist, reach and lift of up to 50 lbs. The employee must be able to hear and communicate verbally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, will be exposed to heights at times, and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to occasionally moderate.

Machines & technologies you’ll use:

• CAD Software (AutoCAD, Solidworks)

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Actively represent the company to customers, vendors, work crews, etc. on issues concerning functionality and design.
Communicate with sales people, customers, and or vendors (when appropriate) concerning project details; support sales team in project management activities; solicit quotes from vendors as required.
Travel to project locations; take measurements to assist in project planning; document the layout of property, the location of relevant structures, equipment, and related; take notes and make hand sketches were appropriate.
Utilize AutoCAD as the primary design software to perform applicable drafting work; prepare 2D and/or 3D site drawings from information gathered during site visits, hand sketches, equipment manufacturer specifications, verbal instruction, etc.; update drawings as needed throughout all phases of the project.
Review requirements and project designs; make recommendations to best satisfy the customer’s requirements, while promoting installation/construction efficiency, maintaining quality workmanship expectations, and reinforcing safety standards.
Create shop drawings for manufacture of standard or custom parts when required.
Participate in project cost reviews as directed.
Improve skills through training as directed.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area.¨NBSP;
Perform all other duties as assigned.