Mechanical Design Technician Trainee

We provide industry-leading end-to-end fire protection mechanical and HVAC services. Our skilled tradespeople work in virtually every market across the nation.

The Mechanical Design Trainee will be assigned a mentor to observe their functions and processes. They will assist the Mechanical Fabrication & Design Manager along with Mechanical Designers to learn all aspects of developing fabrication HVAC Piping and Plumbing drawings according to the fabrication scope that will include development of details drawings in accordance with standards construction specifications CAD standards and industry wide detailing practices. At all times works in compliance with the Companys safety practices.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists and takes direction from the Mechanical Fabrication & Design Manager and the Design staff to continue to acquire the Companys objectives and your personal performance goals.
• Ability to understand and resolve coordination problems.
• Ability to effectively design a project.
• Ability to select all required materials for installation.
• Ability to operate present version of AutoCAD and learn Revit.
• Ability to learn to read and understand complex construction documents.
• Ability to learn to create shop drawings for field installation.

To perform this job successfully the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Engineering background is a plus.
• Ability to go to construction sites and perform surveys off of ladders or lifts is required.
• Mechanical aptitude is required.
• A commitment to learn and show initiative in completing the training program is required.
• Willingness to take direction from others and being willing to complete mundane tasks as part of the overall responsibilities is required.
• AutoCAD training or experience is required.
• Ability to think strategically make sound decisions and produce accurate and timely results is required.
• Building positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees and management is required.
• Demonstrating integrity and professionalism is required.
• Demonstrating commitment to company values is required.
• Excellent organizational skills are required.
• Ability to follow-up on tasks and assignments in a timely manner is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced multi-task environment is required.
• Ability to perform basic business mathematical functions is required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment is required.
• Complying with all operating policies procedures executed Plans and Programs is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate cooperate and collaborate with multiple levels of employees government agencies customers vendors and suppliers.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is constantly required to sit climb reach and use hands and fingers to handle and move objects. The employee is frequently required to stand walk hear balance stoop kneel and crouch. The physical strength rating is classified as light work which means the employee will be exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Specific vision abilities required for the job include close acuity depth perception peripheral vision and color vision. This employee may be exposed to a wide range of environmental conditions including indoors outdoors extreme hot/cold temperatures fumes odors toxic conditions dust poor ventilation humidity loud noises vibrations and wet conditions. Arm eye feet head leg skin hearing and/or respiratory protection may be required while performing the duties of the job. Operation of a computer keyboard telephone copier/fax machine drawing/drafting materials a hand calculator and manual hand tools may be required. Understanding of addition and subtraction simple math advanced math (Calculus Algebra & Geometry) simple drawings technical reports technical instructions layout work simple memos and business letters is addition the employee must be able to write or present simple memos summaries business letters and technical reports.

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