Job Description

Our client, a manufacturing company specializing in industrial scrap and waste handling systems, is seeking to hire a Mechanical Designer/Assistant to assist with “all things engineering”. This role will aid in the drafting and design of customized shredders, conveyor systems, trim cutters, and material handling fan systems . These products dispose of paper, foil, light metal, wood pallets, skids, plastic and use a unique patented "Pierce-and-Tear" shredding concept. Waste is then conveyed, through engineered systems, into hoppers or deposited into balers, packed into refuse hoppers or into self-contained energy-generating systems.

This is a full-time, first-shift position located on-site in Germantown, WI. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The role pays $24.00–$26.50 per hour, based on experience, and offers a generous benefits package.

The core of the business is creating bigger and better ways to break down waste and move it out of an industrial setting . The current staff of 31 includes management, office, and shop floor personnel. In this role, the Mechanical Designer/Assistant will aspire to learn the end-to-end business and assist with “all things engineering.” The role does not report to a single individual but works closely with a team of three engineers, as well as sales, shop floor staff, and customers, to troubleshoot problems, assess situations, and complete documentation related to patented machinery.

This position is ideal for someone at the start of their career who is eager and willing to learn, ready to work in a hands-on manufacturing shop environment, and motivated to grow with the company. Training and mentorship will be provided as needed, and strong communication, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset are essential for success.

Job Responsibilities

• Use mechanical design skills to design and customize products.
• Work with experienced engineers, sales staff and shop floor personnel to deliver customer and product based solutions.
• Exhibit a strong willingness to learn, continuously improving technical knowledge and practical skills.
• Execute independent project work after initial training, with oversight from senior engineers, demonstrating initiative and ownership of assigned tasks.
• Collaborate effectively with the current engineering team of three, supporting shop floor employees and contributing to process improvements as the team grows.
• Utilize AutoCAD software to design and modify products.
• Complete paperwork and documentation around product creation and product changes.
• Augment products to fit customer specifications in a 1-off job shop environment.
• Deliver layout of machine schematics to demonstrate drives, parts and machine specifications
• Troubleshoot problems related to customer inquiries and specialized products.
• Become the subject matter expert on a core of products with ability to add new ideas and designs for improved customization.
• Be willing to wear multiple hats to assist customers, peers and shop floor employees to deliver the highest service levels possible.
• Assist with motor control circuits (PLCs - Allen-Bradley/Rockwell-Micrologic) to create customized industrial control panels.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering OR equivalent experience creating and maintaining electrical and mechanical designs in AutoCAD.
• Internship or Project work utilizing engineering skills and working with customers related to engineering projects.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and grow professionally within a small collaborative engineering team.
• Effective communication skills.
• Experience working with AutoCAD 2D Software.
• Experience using AutoCAD 3D or Inventor software for designing sheet metal components.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, material handling equipment, and industrial machinery concepts.
• Ability to work a full time (40 hour) role in Germantown, WI.
• Limited field travel (<2%) to Midwestern client sites for initial machine startups and installation support.

Preferred but not required

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Background in shredding/trim/material/conveyor handling systems.
• Education or experience working with PLC and motor control circuits.

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