Mechanical Engineering Technologist

SDS Designer/Detailer Job Description Montana Fabrication Works Company Overview: Montana Fabrication Works is a Montana-based, AISC-certified heavy industrial steel fabricator and equipment manufacturer serving customers throughout North America. We specialize in custom equipment and material handling systems for the mining, sand & gravel, construction, manufacturing, and other bulk material handling industries.

Our capabilities include fixed and mobile conveyors, stackers, tube conveyors, belt feeders, mobile processing plants, bins, hoppers, transfer towers, penstock, piping, gates, and general structural steel. Our 76,000-square-foot facility provides comprehensive in-house capabilities, including estimating, budgeting, engineering, detailing, certified welding inspection, advanced fabrication equipment, and sophisticated industrial coating capabilities.

From large-scale projects to complex custom fabrication, our highly skilled workforce is committed to quality, safety, and meeting the specific needs of our customers. Our proven track record of building long-term partnerships reflects our dedication to delivering dependable solutions and exceptional service. We welcome new opportunities and look forward to taking on the challenges of tomorrow.

Innovative Custom Designs: As a valued member of our team at Montana Fabrication Works, you will hold a crucial role as a Structural/Mechanical Designer/Detailer responsible for equipment design and detailing. Your contributions will play a pivotal role in developing innovative solutions and ensuring the utmost quality and safety of our projects.

Collaborating closely with our Senior Designers and Professional Engineers, you will actively engage in a range of tasks to deliver exceptional results for our customers. We are situated in Stevensville, MT. While preference will be given to candidates available to work from our Stevensville office, this role provides the opportunity for a hybrid and/or remote work setup, enabling you to contribute efficiently while benefiting from flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

Innovative Equipment Design and Detailing: Play an active role in design and drafting activities for both standard and custom equipment, either independently or in cooperation with colleagues. Prepare and execute initial calculations and simulations, subject to review by a Professional Engineer or senior designer. Familiarity with Structural design, material handling, aggregate, asphalt, and cement processing will be an asset.

Develop comprehensive Bills of Materials, Cutlists, and Patterns, ensuring precise guidelines for equipment production. Thoroughly examine designs, project releases, revisions, Bills of Materials, and patterns to uphold quality and adherence to standards. Collaborative Standardization Efforts: Collaborate with the Senior Design team to create comprehensive standards documentation that aligns with the Montana Fabrication Works design standards manual (subject to senior team review).

Active Participation and Knowledge Sharing: Attending design meetings and Design walkarounds to foster a deeper understanding of ongoing projects and contribute insights based on your experiences. Project Documentation and Presentation: Maintain a design journal for active projects, presenting useful information for future projects at Design Wrap-up meetings.

Contribute to the "what have we learned" notes distributed at the conclusion of projects. Safety and Ethical Vigilance: Employ your knowledge of design, engineering, and ethics to identify and escalate any safety or ethical concerns within the company. Safety Advocacy: Champion a safe work environment, promptly reporting any unsafe machinery, practices, or designs to supervisors or the safety team.

Computer Skills Required: Detailing using SDS2 (Steel Detailing Software) empowers you to undertake complex structural analyses with accuracy and efficiency. For the right candidate using other structural detailing products training in SDS may be provided. Expertise in industry-standard design and drafting software such as Solidworks and AutoCAD will be an asset for translating innovative ideas into precise and detailed equipment designs.

Skill using the Microsoft suite of office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, enables seamless communication, documentation, and presentation of project-related information. Your command of these tools plays an instrumental role in elevating our design processes and ensuring the seamless execution of projects.

Compensation

Compensation

will be determined in accordance with industry norms, our company grid and, consideration of your level of experience. Excellent Benefits, including: 401(k). 401(k) match. Dental insurance. Disability insurance. Health insurance. Life insurance. Paid time off. Vision insurance. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to info@mtfabworks.

com.