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Craft Kettle Brewing Equipment · 2 weeks ago

Mechanical Engineering Drafting Technician

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Craft Kettle Brewing Equipment is a company focused on the craft beverage industry, seeking a Mechanical Engineering Drafting Technician. The role involves drafting 3D models for various production equipment and supporting the engineering team with design and installation tasks.

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Responsibilities

Draft P&IDs, plant layout drawings, product design drawings, product manuals, and fabrication drawings in 2D and 3D CAD, laying out, and specifying technical devices, parts, and equipment, primarily using AutoCAD and SolidWorks

Work with brewers and the engineering team to provide equipment recommendations and to provide advice on the use of products

Occasionally travel to job sites for installation and repair

Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements

Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information

Help develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, or operation of product designs

Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

3D draftingSolidWorksMechanical engineering principlesPressure vessel designProcess engineeringFoodBeverage processingCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Must have significant experience drafting in 3D using either SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor

Must have an understanding of basic mechanical engineering principles and calculations and a general understanding of process engineering, tank fabrication, gearboxes and motors, electrical control boxes and automation, cooling/heating systems, and sanitary fabrication standards, particularly in the food and beverage industry

Relevant technical experience or significant education in any of the following fields: pressure vessel design, process engineering, electrical engineering, automation and controls, pipe and plant design, and/or sanitary design

Preferred

engineering or related technical degree or equivalent experience

knowledge of beverage production, brewing, and/or packaging processes a plus

commercial brewing experience or experience in a relevant engineering role preferred

forklift, rigging, osha safety, first aid / cpr, welding, hazmat, confined space entry, electrician, steam, plumbing, plc programming, quality assurance, or other certifications

relevant engineering experience or significant education related to food and beverage processing equipment