Engineering Technician Intern
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PDM
Des Moines, IA, US
Summary
The intern will provide drafting services for production piece drawings and offer general support to engineering, project management, and production teams. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate CAD drawings, monitoring production schedules, and collaborating with project coordinators to resolve field issues.
Job Description
Description
Reports to: Engineering Technician Supervisor
Position Summary: Provide drafting services for production piece drawings and provide general support services for engineering, project management, production and field support.
Adhere to PDM’s Core Values:
- Relationship Building: We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners and our communities.
- Accountability: We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability.
- Urgency: We operate with a sense of urgency.
- Innovation: We embrace growth and change.
- Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts.
- Pillars: 1) Safety, 2) Quality, 3) Happiness, 4) Performance
Responsibilities and Areas of Accountability:
- Prepare piece drawings and details as required
- Make changes to CAD drawings as required or directed
- Provide general support assistance as required
- Quality of work – output must be accurately, clearly, and consistently prepared for use by production or the client
- Timeliness of work – maintaining or exceeding the lead times to support the production schedule
- Monitor the production schedule regularly and maintain work flow to ensure timely completion of deliverables
- Work closely with project manager/engineer/coordinator to solve casting and field problems
- Assist other drafters and project coordinators when they have schedule conflicts
- Work with project engineers, project coordinators, and checkers
- Be closely involved with PDM project management and production departments
- Be proactive with daily activities and schedules and willing to perform the actions necessary to complete them
- Embrace and drive change
- Be respectful of PDM teammates and support teamwork amongst coworkers
- Demonstrate honest and ethical behavior in all business transactions
- Train under Engineers, Project Coordinators, Drafters, and/or Checkers
Requirements
Knowledge & Skills:
- Ability to read and understand drawings, to quickly learn/operate custom AutoCAD programs.
- Basic working knowledge of email and Windows operating systems.
Education: Currently enrolled in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) degree or equivalent.
Experience: No relevant work experience required.
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
PDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer
As a 100% employee-owned company, our team shares in the success of our business. We are passionate about the work that we do and always strive to find creative solutions to the complex problems our clients face. We believe this leads to more dedicated and deeply engaged employees both at work and within our community.
Founded in 2012 on the foundation of a team and facility with over 50 years of experience, PDM is a Midwest-based PCI-certified producer of structural prestressed/precast concrete and an AISC-certified structural steel and miscellaneous steel fabricator. With extensive experience in design, construction and manufacturing industries, our team has the skills and expertise to help make any project a success.
SPECIALTIES
Precast/prestressed concrete: architectural solid/insulated walls, structural solid/insulated wall panels, hollowcore, double tees, beams, and columns
Steel fabrication: structural columns/beams, steel stairs/railings, architectural steel, and miscellaneous steel components
Founded
1971
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Business Consulting and Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Des Moines, Iowa
As a 100% employee-owned company, our team shares in the success of our business. We are passionate about the work that we do and always strive to find creative solutions to the complex problems our clients face. We believe this leads to more dedicated and deeply engaged employees both at work and within our community.
Founded in 2012 on the foundation of a team and facility with over 50 years of experience, PDM is a Midwest-based PCI-certified producer of structural prestressed/precast concrete and an AISC-certified structural steel and miscellaneous steel fabricator. With extensive experience in design, construction and manufacturing industries, our team has the skills and expertise to help make any project a success.
SPECIALTIES
Precast/prestressed concrete: architectural solid/insulated walls, structural solid/insulated wall panels, hollowcore, double tees, beams, and columns
Steel fabrication: structural columns/beams, steel stairs/railings, architectural steel, and miscellaneous steel components
Founded
1971
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Business Consulting and Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Des Moines, Iowa