Mechanical Engineering Technologist

At Montana Fabrication Works, we're a Montana-based company with a highly skilled workforce boasting over 75 years of collective expertise in steel fabrication across diverse sectors of construction and manufacturing. Our reach extends throughout North America as we cater to a spectrum of industries. From expansive projects to intricate tasks, our focus remains steadfast on Construction, Mining, and Manufacturing. Our proficiency spans estimating, budgeting, engineering, and detailing, with a commitment to excellence.

Notably, our track record of cultivating enduring partnerships reflects our ability to meet the needs of our most exacting customers. As we eagerly embrace fresh connections, we look forward to the new challenges that will come our way.

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 across 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.

• 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 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.

• Develop proficiency in cost estimation, feasibility analysis, and project management for personal standard design projects.
• Gather supplier estimates and analyze materials for cost-effectiveness and strength.

• 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).

• Attending design meetings and Design walkarounds to foster a deeper understanding of ongoing projects and contribute insights based on your experiences.

• 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.

• Employ your knowledge of design, engineering, and ethics to identify and elevate any safety or ethical concerns within the company.

• Champion a safe work environment, promptly reporting any unsafe machinery, practices, or designs to supervisors or the safety team.

• Detailing using SDS2 (Steel Detailing Software) empowers you to undertake complex structural analyses with accuracy and efficiency.
• 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 will be determined in accordance with our company grid, taking into consideration your level of experience.