Job Description

Overview

Sedgman USA is seeking a Mechanical Designer with hands-on experience in projects from conceptual design to detailed engineering to join their team in Phoenix, Arizona. The role involves working on diverse projects in the Mineral Processing industry, focusing on mechanical expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Complete detailed design from sketches or specification outlines under direction of engineers or a supervising design drafter.
  • Create 3D designs from complex, multidiscipline engineering concepts.
  • Participate in the review of designs and advise on technical drafting difficulties or compliance requirements.
  • Comply with the Change Management process for engineering design.
  • Prepare drawings of designs relating to plant, equipment, services or other facilities or structures.
  • Participate in the development and continuous improvement of the Quality management process and system.
  • Ensure engineering designs follow the standard Sedgman design workflows, systems and procedures.
  • Provide drafting support to the project teams in line with management direction.
  • Focus on meeting expectations for schedule, quality and client satisfaction.
  • Check drafting deliverables for accuracy, completeness and adherence to design specifications and intent.
  • Apply attention and diligence to uphold quality standards and client requirements.

Requirements

  • Associate Diploma in CAD / Associate Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 5 years industry experience in a design / consultancy environment, preferably in mining, minerals processing, or heavy industries.
  • Experience with projects from conceptual design through to detailed engineering.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD 3D modelling programs, such as AutoCAD Plant 3D, Advanced Steel, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Vault and Plant3D.
  • Ability to work autonomously.
  • Previous MS Office skills.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance

Additional Information

  • Location: Phoenix, Arizona.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance

How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$39/hr across 80 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Phoenix, AZ

We're tracking 211 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 134 different employers. 51 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 482 other active welding openings from 247 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Phoenix, or widen the search to Arizona.

Sedgman currently has 1 other opening live in Arizona, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (29), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (17), and EZARC (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Tolleson at $38/hr, Scottsdale at $36/hr, and Tempe at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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