Valmont Industries, Inc.
Associate Design Drafter - Utility OK
Valmont Industries, Inc., Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, 74133
801 N Xanthus Tulsa Oklahoma 74110-4949
Why Valmont
Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
We’re Here to Move the World Forward.Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.This is an individual contributor position. The incumbent reads and interprets customer order information.
This position processes orders for production and customer submittal drawings, consistent with Valmont standard practices, in the low to moderate range of complexity, and prepares the necessary drawings and other data for the teams, other departments and the manufacturing facilities, as well as interfaces, under supervision from the Site Drafting Manager/Drafting Supervisor, directly with other company departments on customer order and manufacturing problems.
Limited customer contact may be required to aid the design/order process.
The Drafting Department is responsible for processing drawings for customers and the manufacturing facilities while maintaining the company objectives for quality and lead time.
This Individual Contributor role must interact with people in all departments to maintain amiable and profitable relationships in inter-departmental communication.
The incumbent will, with required supervision, read and interpret customer specifications, plans, and other order information to determine the format required to complete customer orders.
He/she will be responsible for reporting any inconsistent, conflicting, or missing customer information to the Engineering and/or Drafting team.
All Associate Design Drafter work must be checked.
This position is not allowed to check any work.
The incumbent shall have knowledge of departmental and company goals, policies and procedures, and the product lines represented.
Deviations from these shall be minimal and only when beneficial to the department, division, and company.
This position is important to the results of the department and the division.
The incumbent is allowed to establish work routines and/or schedules, within company policies, to maintain efficient order flow.
He/she may identify, recommend, and help develop revisions to standard product designs, drafting procedures, and systems to improve the department and the division.
Essential Functions:This position reports to the site Drafting Manager and has no direct reports or indirect reportsThis role requires no travelInvestigates and analyzes design problemsDetermines changes, corrections and requirements to meet project demandsMakes sketches for use by other designer/draftersInterpret specifications and standards and provide information to others to ensure that customer requirements are met or improvedRequisitions parts and products that are used in or interface with company productsPrepares lists and quantities for use by others in purchasing functionContacts and discusses details of assignment with other engineers, production supervisors, customers and suppliers and prepares necessary sketches and drawing for use in producing manufacturing plans etc.Communicates with customers, both oral and written, to resolve specification questions in preparation of drawingsProvides assistance and input on project basis to other team members in development of shop drawingsComplies with Company’s attendance policyFollows prescribed safety rules and regulations
Important Details about the Role:Review customer contract drawings, specifications or instructions from Team members, Supervisors, Engineering, Customer Service, Sales, and MarketingManage the department backlog by monitoring order schedules, providing updates to the computerized backlog, and meeting “Promises Kept” in accordance with departmental prioritiesMaintain required productivity output in accordance with departmental prioritiesMaintain required order accuracy in accordance with departmental prioritiesMaintain a cooperative and professional attitude in dealing with all departments of the companyMaintain and update an accurate filing system of customer requirementsMaintain an awareness of current Drafting policies and proceduresMaintain an awareness of current manufacturing capabilities and limitationsIdentify, recommend, and help implement changes to standard drafting procedures and systemsIdentify, recommend and help implement changes to standard designs to improve customer acceptance or reduce product costHandle special assignments as requested by Division Drafting Manager/Drafting SupervisorWhen necessary, provide assistance to all departments in the interpretation of customer specification, manufacturing capabilities or drafting proceduresProvide technical or drafting support of any department, for any project which will enhance product or company interestRequired Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):High School diploma and 1+ years of work/educational experienceTechnical skills in computer-aided drafting and basic understanding of mathematics normally acquired through an Associate of Applied Science degree and/or related experience (includes Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry)Experience with 3-D modeling techniquesPrevious PC experience a must, including basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and OutlookDemonstrated ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings, design constraints and product requirementsAbility to identify and report any inconsistent, conflicting or missing customer information to Division Drafting Manager/Drafting Supervisor or Senior Design DrafterAbility to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentDemonstrated strong professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsDemonstrated ability to keep a positive, professional attitude in a fast-paced environment subject to specific deadlines which must be metMust possess strong problem solving skills, with attention to detail and a number/math orientationAbility to identify, communicate and participate in process improvement opportunities aimed at reducing cost, improving efficiencies and increasing customer satisfaction.Ability to work in, and be an integral part of a team environmentExcellent customer focus, including positive customer feedbackAcceptable attendance and prior work recordHighly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:Associates Degree in DraftingStrong working knowledge of 3D Computer-Aided Design SoftwareAutoCAD 2019, PDF (Nitro Pro), Zoom, Inventor 2019, Scientific Calculator and Drafting Equipment knowledge/experienceBasic knowledge of Valmont products is preferred
BenefitsValmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment emailEEOCompliance@Valmont.com.
Why Valmont
Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
We’re Here to Move the World Forward.Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.This is an individual contributor position. The incumbent reads and interprets customer order information.
This position processes orders for production and customer submittal drawings, consistent with Valmont standard practices, in the low to moderate range of complexity, and prepares the necessary drawings and other data for the teams, other departments and the manufacturing facilities, as well as interfaces, under supervision from the Site Drafting Manager/Drafting Supervisor, directly with other company departments on customer order and manufacturing problems.
Limited customer contact may be required to aid the design/order process.
The Drafting Department is responsible for processing drawings for customers and the manufacturing facilities while maintaining the company objectives for quality and lead time.
This Individual Contributor role must interact with people in all departments to maintain amiable and profitable relationships in inter-departmental communication.
The incumbent will, with required supervision, read and interpret customer specifications, plans, and other order information to determine the format required to complete customer orders.
He/she will be responsible for reporting any inconsistent, conflicting, or missing customer information to the Engineering and/or Drafting team.
All Associate Design Drafter work must be checked.
This position is not allowed to check any work.
The incumbent shall have knowledge of departmental and company goals, policies and procedures, and the product lines represented.
Deviations from these shall be minimal and only when beneficial to the department, division, and company.
This position is important to the results of the department and the division.
The incumbent is allowed to establish work routines and/or schedules, within company policies, to maintain efficient order flow.
He/she may identify, recommend, and help develop revisions to standard product designs, drafting procedures, and systems to improve the department and the division.
Essential Functions:This position reports to the site Drafting Manager and has no direct reports or indirect reportsThis role requires no travelInvestigates and analyzes design problemsDetermines changes, corrections and requirements to meet project demandsMakes sketches for use by other designer/draftersInterpret specifications and standards and provide information to others to ensure that customer requirements are met or improvedRequisitions parts and products that are used in or interface with company productsPrepares lists and quantities for use by others in purchasing functionContacts and discusses details of assignment with other engineers, production supervisors, customers and suppliers and prepares necessary sketches and drawing for use in producing manufacturing plans etc.Communicates with customers, both oral and written, to resolve specification questions in preparation of drawingsProvides assistance and input on project basis to other team members in development of shop drawingsComplies with Company’s attendance policyFollows prescribed safety rules and regulations
Important Details about the Role:Review customer contract drawings, specifications or instructions from Team members, Supervisors, Engineering, Customer Service, Sales, and MarketingManage the department backlog by monitoring order schedules, providing updates to the computerized backlog, and meeting “Promises Kept” in accordance with departmental prioritiesMaintain required productivity output in accordance with departmental prioritiesMaintain required order accuracy in accordance with departmental prioritiesMaintain a cooperative and professional attitude in dealing with all departments of the companyMaintain and update an accurate filing system of customer requirementsMaintain an awareness of current Drafting policies and proceduresMaintain an awareness of current manufacturing capabilities and limitationsIdentify, recommend, and help implement changes to standard drafting procedures and systemsIdentify, recommend and help implement changes to standard designs to improve customer acceptance or reduce product costHandle special assignments as requested by Division Drafting Manager/Drafting SupervisorWhen necessary, provide assistance to all departments in the interpretation of customer specification, manufacturing capabilities or drafting proceduresProvide technical or drafting support of any department, for any project which will enhance product or company interestRequired Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):High School diploma and 1+ years of work/educational experienceTechnical skills in computer-aided drafting and basic understanding of mathematics normally acquired through an Associate of Applied Science degree and/or related experience (includes Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry)Experience with 3-D modeling techniquesPrevious PC experience a must, including basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and OutlookDemonstrated ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings, design constraints and product requirementsAbility to identify and report any inconsistent, conflicting or missing customer information to Division Drafting Manager/Drafting Supervisor or Senior Design DrafterAbility to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentDemonstrated strong professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsDemonstrated ability to keep a positive, professional attitude in a fast-paced environment subject to specific deadlines which must be metMust possess strong problem solving skills, with attention to detail and a number/math orientationAbility to identify, communicate and participate in process improvement opportunities aimed at reducing cost, improving efficiencies and increasing customer satisfaction.Ability to work in, and be an integral part of a team environmentExcellent customer focus, including positive customer feedbackAcceptable attendance and prior work recordHighly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:Associates Degree in DraftingStrong working knowledge of 3D Computer-Aided Design SoftwareAutoCAD 2019, PDF (Nitro Pro), Zoom, Inventor 2019, Scientific Calculator and Drafting Equipment knowledge/experienceBasic knowledge of Valmont products is preferred
BenefitsValmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment emailEEOCompliance@Valmont.com.