Mechanical Designer at Merrick Industries, Inc. in LYNN HAVEN, Florida

Job Description:

Opened: 11/13/24 Closed: When filled

MERRICK has served the belt scale and feeder industry since 1908 and as the inventor of dynamic weighing and weigh feeding, has developed a reputation for designing and manufacturing high quality material handling products that are reliable, provide repeatable results, and are extremely accurate.

MERRICK enjoys one of the best-known brand names in the industry with equipment installed all over the world. Our wide selection of quality weighing systems allows us to handle a variety of dry bulk materials and applications ranging from cement to food products, power generation, mining, pharmaceuticals, steel, plastics, paper, chemicals, building materials and even wastewater treatment.

We offer competitive wages and have excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision, Flexible and/or Dependent Care Spending Accounts, LegalShield/IDShield, 401k Plan, paid time for Sick, Vacation and 9 paid Holidays. The Company provides Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-term and Long-Term Disability benefits for all full-time employees.

Information

THIS APPLICATION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT but merely is intended to provide information necessary to evaluate suitability for employment. Tannehill International Industries (TII) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. TII is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact Human Resources at 850-265-3611 or jcartrett@merrick-inc.com to let us know the nature of your request.

SUMMARY

Prepares complicated mechanical assembly, weldment and customer drawings of new or revised products by means of mechanical drawing board or computerized electronic drafting system (CAD). Some hand sketching may be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILTIES

1. Advance knowledge of Merrick products and applications
2. Working knowledge of weld symbols and common tools used by Machinists and Assemblers
3. Proficient in AutoCAD and Inventor
4. Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills
5. Strong attention to detail
6. Ability to manage multiple projects
7. Ability to read and understand custom specifications
8. Ability to use mechanical drawings, schematics, diagrams, and computers to develop specific custom applications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives work orders, design and layout drawings, sketches, memos and instructions for use in preparing layout and limited design drawings of new and revised products or customer parts by means of computerized drafting system.
• Originates sketches, layouts, and marked prints.
• Ensures designs meet all safety and environmental requirements.
• Assists in determining parts needed for projects. May assist with purchasing requirements to include contacting vendor on part availability.
• Makes and prepares parts and specifications required to make limited part designs. (basic volume and area calculations)
• Determines drawing size requirements.
• Locates company number references in standard parts catalog, calculate weights and prepare bills of material on drawings.
• Originate, check and maintain engineering change notice (ECN) Log, expedite design applications with manufacturing operations to meet schedules.
• May provide more advanced assistance to manufacturing group on drawing design and quality control problems, spare part replacements and elimination's.
• May be required to assist in assembling products in order to teach and/or learn new products.
• Uses proper procedures to eliminate the generation of new part numbers for existing components.
• Makes use of existing inventory wherever possible.
• Fixes errors in existing drawings as identified.
• May serve on various company committees such as on engineering standards and product design assurance programs.
• Functions in a workplace of dignity and respect for all.
• Functions as a team member and to get along with others.
• Honors EEO guidelines and principles.
• Reports for work on time as scheduled and ready to perform.
• Performs other similar or related duties as assigned, or as necessary, to accomplish the department's objectives in an effective manner.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Accountable for all concerns within their scope of work and has the absolute responsibility to remedy, report, and/or communicate any issue to managers, supervisors, safety or environmental managers as appropriate.
• Follows all safe work practices, watches out for fellow workers, and keeps their work area clean.
• Ensures area remains compliant regarding hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste and universal waste.
• The following personal protection equipment is required and must be worn while working in the manufacturing facility or customers' facilities:

1. Company approved safety glasses or goggles
2. Company approved steel toe shoes.
3. Ear protection in designated areas.
4. Appropriate hand protection and clothing to include Merrick provided arc flash shirts.
5. Fall protection, head protection, respiratory protection and other safety equipment as required by each individual facility.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school (preferably with focus in digital manufacturing); and minimum of three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE SKILLS: Microsoft Office programs, AutoCAD R14 or greater and Autodesk Inventor.
• EQUIPMENT: Computer and other general office equipment.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Certificate or Associate Degree in Mechanical Drafting preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of 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 (67-100%) required to walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; pull and push; read; write; talk; and hear.
• The employee must occasionally (1-33%) stand; rotate torso; stoop kneel, crouch or crawl; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to travel by car, plane (coach), train, etc., to reach customer destinations. Travel may be domestic and international.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently in an office environment that is normally quiet and climate controlled.
• Occasionally the employee is exposed to different situations in the manufacturing area such as hot or cold temperatures and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the manufacturing environment is usually loud and may require the employee to wear hearing protection.

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