Blacksmith Engineer/Designer in East Peoria, Illinois at Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions Inc

East Peoria, IL
$42-$46/hour DOE
Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM-3:30 PM

Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions (MMS) is seeking a skilled Blacksmith Engineer/Designer to support forging operations through innovative design, engineering expertise, and hands-on industrial knowledge. This role is ideal for an individual with blacksmithing, fabrication, or welding experience who can apply CAD design principles to develop lifting devices, tooling, fixtures, and process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and productivity.

• Design and develop lifting devices, tooling, fixtures, and equipment using CAD software
• Create and maintain engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Support forging, fabrication, and metalworking operations through practical design solutions
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to improve manufacturing processes
• Evaluate existing equipment and recommend design improvements
• Assist with project planning, layouts, and implementation of new equipment
• Ensure designs meet safety, quality, and operational requirements
• Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and develop effective engineering solutions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility
• Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and facility leadership

• 1-3+ years of CAD/Design experience REQUIRED
• Experience designing lifting devices, tooling, or industrial equipment strongly preferred
• Knowledge and practical use of CAD software in an industrial manufacturing environment
• 3-5+ years of manufacturing, metal fabrication, blacksmithing, or industrial maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of fabrication methods
• Experience reading and creating technical drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of forging operations, metal forming, fabrication, and welding processes
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar CAD platforms preferred
• Experience with CMMS or maintenance software is a plus
• Blacksmith, fabrication, metalworking, and welding experience highly preferred

• Safety-First Culture
• Stable, Long-Term Opportunity
• Career Growth & Development
• Team-Focused Environment
• Competitive Pay

If you're an experienced Blacksmith Engineer/Designer with required CAD experience and a passion for designing practical solutions for forging and fabrication environments, we'd love to hear from you.

Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.