Designer, 2nd Class
BrunswickOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Performs marine design activities including 2D and 3D modeling, ship alteration drawings, and CAD/CAM data extraction for ship construction and repair.
About this role
Job Description
BIW is hiring Marine Designers at the following level:
- 2nd Class Designer: $29.34/Hr. - $31.51/Hr.
Designer Benefits package includes:
- Potential for annual wage increases and promotions
- Flexible work schedules
- Vacation/Sick time options
- 401k matching.
- Future work-from-home opportunities
These positions are for all shifts.
Designers perform a variety of work including:
- Perform marine design activities that include, but are not limited to, 2D and/or 3D modeling & visualization.
- Resolution of design-related problems encountered during ship construction that may involve occasional ship-checking.
- Development of ship alteration drawings for repair/alteration of ships in the fleet.
- Electronic drafting of installation & fabrication drawings.
- Extraction of computer aided manufacturing data.
Submitting a Resume and a thorough Job Application outlining your experience and qualifications is highly recommended.
Required/Preferred Education/Training
Required:
- Good computer skills (e.g., proficiency with Microsoft Office tools).
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical procedures, standards, and work instructions.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Preferred:
- Ability to perform ship checks through visits to the physical construction products on the waterfront or in fabrication facilities, as well as ability to travel to ship homeports on occasion.
- Knowledge in extraction of computer aided manufacturing data - CAD/CAM, MasterCAM, 5Axis, G-Code.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and CATIA.
- Completion of SMCC Workforce Marine Design Training Program Preferred https://startsmart.smccme.edu/short-term-training-smcc-plp-may-2021/#career
Required/Preferred Experience
- Design experience in one of the following disciplines preferred; Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, or Hull Outfit.
- Experience with installation and fabrication drawings is highly desirable.
- Familiar with ship specifications as related to design requirements.
- Completion of SMCC Workforce Marine Design Training Program Preferred https://startsmart.smccme.edu/short-term-training-smcc-plp-may-2021/#career
2nd Class Required:
- Minimum of four (4) years design experience, OR
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field (Engineering, Engineering Technology, Architecture), OR
- Associate/ Vocational School degree with two (2) years design experience, required.
- 3D CAD or AutoCAD proficiency.
Skills
2D Modeling3D Modeling5AxisAutoCADCAD/CAMCATIAFabrication DrawingsG-codeInstallation DrawingsMastercamMicrosoft OfficeShip Specifications
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