Koch Industries

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Koch Specialty Plant Services (KSPS) is seeking a skilled Mechanical Designer Drafter with experience in pressure vessels, piping, boilers, and heaters to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will create technical drawings in compliance with industry standards, collaborate with project engineers, and ensure high-quality outputs for manufacturing and construction.

The primary work will be office-based, with occasional visits to shop floors or project sites as needed.

What You Will Do

• Prepare detailed and accurate technical 2D drawings and 3D models for ASME pressure vessels and related systems using CAD software (e.g., Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar)
• Collaborate with project engineers to translate concepts, sketches, and specifications into finalized drawings
• Ensure drawings comply with ASME codes, company standards, and project requirements
• Assist in developing and refining fabrication drawings, installation drawings, piping isometrics
• Maintain organized records of drawings and revisions in accordance with document control protocols
• Support the engineering team with design changes, redlines, and technical clarifications during manufacturing or construction phases
• Stay updated on relevant codes, regulations, and best practices in pressure vessel design

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 3+ years of experience in drafting pressure vessels or similar equipment
• Experience with CAD software such as Inventor, AutoCAD, or equivalent tools
• Knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) and related standards
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead

• Associate degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Drafting, or a related field
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) software or tools
• Experience with materials, welding, and fabrication techniques commonly used in pressure vessels and related equipment

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Koch Specialty Plant Services (KSPS) provides code welding work related to repair, revamp, replacement and field fabrication of towers and vessels, piping and specialty welding, mass transfer equipment installation, inspection and professional project services.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).

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