EBM Manufacturing is an industry leader in the production of bulk handling agri-industrial equipment and custom screening technology. We are presently seeking a full time Mechanical Designer.

General Summary of the Position:

Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods according to customer specifications.

Essential Functions:

• Design and create drawings, CNC’s, solid models and sales drawings for Gentle Roll’s, Screw conveyors, Sheller’s, Sidewinders as well as other custom parts and equipment for outside customer’s and in-house repair or construction orders.
• Create parts, assemblies/bills of materials, shop work orders and sales orders in accounting software; check status on inventory, shop work orders and sales orders.
• Design drive packages that calculate equipment capacities, rpm and horsepower for parts and equipment according to customer needs.
• Obtain and assemble data by visiting job sites to compile measurements as necessary.
• Support sales by assisting with quote preparations by calculating bills of materials, weights and estimating labor.
• Supervise, coordinate, train and inspect the work of the CAD draftsman.

• Excellent working knowledge of computer software including AutoCAD, VET, Excel and Word; and good working knowledge of SolidWorks, ProNest and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Excellent communication skills – reading/writing/verbal English; the ability to explain to others how devices, parts, equipment or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained or used.
• Competent math skills, specifically geometry and unit conversion.
• Good decision making skills that take into consideration relative costs and benefits to answer questions, address complaints and resolve problems.
• Ability to actively listen, taking time to understand and ask questions.
• Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to accomplish specific goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education, Training and Experience

• Minimum of associate’s degree in CAD drafting.
• Certification in Autodesk or SolidWorks preferred.
• One to three years of experience in drafting and job coordination of construction or metal fabrication

Work Context

• Regularly spend time in an office environment, sitting at computer, creating and answering e-mail and talking on the phone.
• Occasionally walks to shop or stands.
• Requires good motor skills, such as climbing and squatting, for checking equipment and parts dimensions.
• Important to maintain a high degree of accuracy and exceptional attention to detail.
• Requires independence and dependability to make sure projects get done, as well as cooperation with others inside and outside the department.
• Requires good stress tolerance; accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Special Requirements

• Must pass general physical and drug screen. 
• Must be 18 or older.

Check out our careers page for benefits. Apply here or in person at 1014 Sherwood Road, Norfolk, NE 6870