Becoming a sheet metal worker in Winston, NC, typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to five years, requiring approximately 8,000 hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 126,200 sheet metal workers nationwide, with an average hourly wage of $21.23, translating to approximately $849.20 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Sheet Metal Workers' National Training Fund help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $56,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Mechanical Designer / Engineer DEF, Inc. is a locally owned & operated metal fabrication company in Winston-Salem, NC. Since 1991 we have manufactured innovative parts and equipment. Our customized fabrication work and full-service integration has earned us an industry-leading reputation. Our employees have over 350 years of design and metal fabrication experience. This is a direct-hire, full-time mechanical designer position. Candidate will be responsible for the design of mechanical components, creating detail drawings, assembly drawings, sketches & diagrams. Must be familiar with drafting and drawing practices, and good with maintaining documents and files. Job Description* Design mechanical parts and assemblies using AutoCAD and Solidworks, using standard industry principles for design.* Generate mechanical drawings for use in sheet metal, machining and welding operations.* Make finished drawings, check dimensions of parts, materials to be used, and component relationships. Compute angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii, clearances, tolerances, leverages, and location of holes. Draft detailed multiview drawings of assemblies and parts. Draws finished designs from sketches utilizing solid models and layouts.* Utilize knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, raw materials, processes and other physical sciences to complete drawings.* Troubleshoot and evaluate mechanical fabrication and installation issues. Revise documentation as needed.* Communicate with Customers, Engineering, Vendors, Buyers and Manufacturing departments regarding new and revised drawings.* In-field installation support. Travel percentage: less than 20%. Job Requirements* Associate's degree in mechanical engineering or similar field. Equivalent industry experience also acceptable* Experience working with AutoCAD required* Experience working with a 3D design package, SolidWorks strongly preferred* Excellent knowledge of drafting standards and tolerancing.* Proven ability for creative thinking.* Detail oriented with the ability to work independently, must be able to autonomously manage the logistics of small sub projects.* Working knowledge of machining and an ability to design for manufacturability is desirable.* Self-motiviated and committed to learn.recblid cuq56jezv64z5w4rd0bwec9p1bs1pvPDN-997fd404-c31e-446a-8816-9a1665a9eb03
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