Mechanical Drafter (Protein Processing Equipment)

About the role

Cozzini, a Middleby company, is a global leader in high-performance food processing equipment, serving the protein and pet food industries worldwide. Headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, with a major manufacturing facility in Algona, Iowa, Cozzini is deeply committed to innovation, engineering quality, and internal employee growth. We offer rewarding career opportunities in a highly collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Drafting & Design Support: Utilize AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor to create, modify, and maintain detailed technical drawings for machining and welding departments.
• Process engineering change notices (ECNs) efficiently, updating existing drawings to maintain production accuracy.
• Manufacturing Documentation & Data Management: Process critical manufacturing drawings, including plot files and production work orders. Assign and enter new part numbers into the MRP system, establishing clear product structures and accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with engineering and shop floor production teams to smoothly implement documentation updates and real-time project changes.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan

Requirements

• Associate degree or certification in Mechanical Drafting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor
• Strong understanding of ANSI dimensioning and geometric detailing practices preferred
• Knowledge of machining, welding, and quality control practices is a plus
• Experience in food processing equipment manufacturing is a plus