Design Technician

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Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a Design Technician 3 in Peoria, IL. The work will be onsite. This is a long term contract. It can lead to permanent employment with our customer. Compensation is $27/hr W2 + full benefits, vision, dental, health insurance, 401K and holiday pay.

Our customer is the largest manufacturer of construction equipment in the world.

This job is subject to Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) which prohibits the release of technology and technical data to non-U.S. citizens. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you are a U.S. citizen; not hold dual citizenship with another country; and are willing to present evidence of your U.S. citizenship.

Summary:

The main function of a design technician is to prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. A typical design technician utilizes knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed design drawings and specifications using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.

• Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.

• Analyze technical implications of architect's design concept, calculating weights, volumes, and stress factors.

• Build landscape, architectural and display models.

• Coordinate structural, electrical and mechanical designs and determine a method of presentation to graphically represent building plans.

• Draw rough and detailed scale plans for foundations, buildings and structures, based on preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets and other data.

• Obtain and assemble data to complete architectural designs, visiting job sites to compile measurements as necessary.

• Calculate weights, volumes, and stress factors and their implications for technical aspects of designs.

• Determine quality, cost, strength and quantity of required materials, and enter figures on materials lists.

• Draft plans and detailed drawings for structures, installations, and construction projects such as highways, sewage disposal systems, and dikes, working from sketches or notes.

Skills:

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving ability.

• Team player and detail oriented.

• Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.

• Knowledge of relevant computer application, such as CADD (Computer Aided Design and Drafting).

Education/

Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• 5-7 years experience required.

Additional Role Details: US Citizenship required

Story Behind the Need – Business Group & Key Projects

• Position’s Contributions to Work Group
• Team culture
• Surrounding team & key projects
• Purpose of this team
• Reason for the request

Position’s Contributions to Work Group
:

• Supporting engineering team responsible for modifying commercial equipment to meet military requirements for both prime product and powertrain solutions, primarily focused on machines
• Detailing, checking, and releasing activities supporting the design engineers
• Processing and handling of export restricted information
• Other duties as assigned in support of the team’s projects

Why this Role?

• Exciting opportunity to support Cat Defense products and military customers around the world
• Gain exposure to a wide range of products covering nearly everything in Caterpillar’s complete product line
• Be part of a high-performing team in a fun and dynamic work environment

Typical Day or Week in the Role

• Typical task breakdown and rhythm
• Interaction level with team

Typical task breakdown:

• Creation or modification of engineering drawings
• Design control updates
• Checking and review of…