Mechanical Design Technician

Under the direction of the Department Manager, the Mechanical Designer ensures the production of company products at the highest quality and at the lowest possible cost, meeting company policies and procedures. The Mechanical Designer will act in a manner that is consistent with Gordon Aluminum’s Customer 1st Philosophy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

The general purpose of the Mechanical Designer is to design extrusion profiles for manufacturability and fixture or work holding for CNC machines. In addition, Mechanical Designers will also be involved in BOM setup, ECN's or other design requests while providing support to estimating. They will interface with die vendors, customers and internal departments to complete the work assigned.

• Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
• Produce three-dimensional models, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
• Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve de- sign or other problems.
• Confer with customer representatives to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to installation of systems.

In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities listed above, all positions are also responsible for:

• Performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Federal, State, and local standards and regulations.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding safety and standards of workplace behavior, in completing job duties and assignments