Design Drafter - Wilson Road

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee 37410

Work Arrangement: On-Site

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Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company specializing in asphalt road building and aggregate processing equipment. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging cutting‑edge solutions and technologies, we deliver exceptional value to customers worldwide.

The Design Drafter will create and develop comprehensive engineering drawings for assigned projects while performing detailed engineering calculations using industry-standard CAD software. This role is essential to translating design concepts into precise technical documentation that guides manufacturing and assembly processes.

• Provide accurate calculations of dimensions, weight limitations, and required materials
• Develop detailed designs using computer-aided design (CAD) software
• Identify operational issues and redesign products to improve functionality and performance
• Ensure final designs comply with applicable regulations and industry standards
• Prepare workflow references and documentation to illustrate design processes

• Perform basic and fundamental calculations for proper and economical selection of components incorporated into equipment and project designs
• Direct the efforts of draftsmen assigned to work on specific equipment or projects
• Complete detail and assembly drawings as well as general and overall layout work
• Write and release specifications and bills of material, or supervise their preparation, for assigned equipment and projects
• Design new or special products and develop modifications to existing product lines in accordance with established design specifications regarding size, capacity, and other requirements
• Complete assignments on schedule per Engineering release dates
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Two‑year Mechanical Drafting/Design Technology Degree or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in heavy equipment and/or structural design
• Proficiency with AutoCAD 2‑D and INVENTOR 3‑D CAD software (or equivalent such as Solid Works or Pro‑E)
• Ability to operate necessary office equipment and tools to perform drafting functions
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with others and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to perform duties in heavy industrial settings, quarry/pit locations, and construction sites with associated air pollutants and noise levels
• Physical ability to climb on equipment to inspect and gather data

• Experience with additional CAD platforms or design software
• Background in manufacturing or heavy equipment industries
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements

This is an individual contributor role with no direct supervisory responsibilities. However, the Design Drafter may provide technical guidance and direction to assigned draftsmen on specific projects.

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality, and productivity as means to ensure success

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to typical office environment conditions and occasionally to manufacturing shop plant environments. Duties include extensive computer work in a standard office setting with regular sitting and standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, and outside weather conditions. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud, consistent with an industrial assembly facility, and may require hearing protection.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.