Industrial Designer

Job Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting blueprints
• Input of SIP panels for design layouts conforming to current Porter SIPs design practices and standards
• Design wall, roof and floors ensuring both structural and non-structural elements are accurate, optimized and conforms to standards
• Prepare preliminary engineering drawings, submittal drawings and/or repair details and follow-up to ensure complete when necessary
• Work with engineer's on structural designs and layouts
• Prepare production drawings in CAD to support and aid manufacturing
• Create Bills of Materials (BOM) for the products specified and entering data into a database program
• Prepare installation drawings in CAD for job-site
• Generate and provide accurate pricing for estimating purposes using PDF quoting tools
• Aid in training of new employees when required
• Aid in individual skills development and team development when required
• Perform other duties as assigned

• General knowledge of construction industry and construction site management
• Knowledge of structural insulated panels is a plus
• Knowledge of structural loading and load tables
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural blueprints
• Ability to calculate tributary loads and load transfer though a building
• Ability to operate a computer and Dietrich design software; training is provided
• Previous experience with a modeling software such as Google Sketchup
• Ability to operate Microsoft Excel, Word and other MS applications skillfully
• Knowledge of CAD and drawing standards
• Good written and oral communication skills are required
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Attention to details and memory of these details
• Ability to be courteous with customers, co-workers and construction personnel at all times
• Good math skills including, but not limited to, architectural units, fractions, geometry and basic trigonometry
• Organized and able to balance workload as needed
• 2 years or more of prior work experience is a plus

Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Holiday's, 401 (k), STD and LTD, Life Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Porter Corp., a Play Core company, considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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