What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Drafter position at Advanced Containment Systems, Inc.?
Advanced Containment Systems, Inc. believes in providing an atmosphere that provides an individual the ability to exercise their talents and abilities in a fair and respectful workplace. As a manufacturer of custom transportable products to address the restroom/shower trailer, homeland security, abatement, first responder and military industries, we offer a stable work environment that is not impacted by the oil and gas sector and as an EEO/AA employer we welcome all individuals an opportunity to come and join our growing team in South Houston!
Purpose of the Position: Under direct supervision, provides technical support in the generation and oversight of multi-system design models and drawings and other documentation required for the overall system configuration.
Essential job functions:
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- Assists with parts and system fabrication and assembly in the floor shop.
- Prepares clear, complete and accurate shop assembly drawings (weldments and mechanical assembly drawings) and detail parts drawings from 3D models or sketches.
- Ability to create electrical schematics and diagrams and shop assembly written or verbal instructions.
- Creates engineering drawings using computer-aided design (Pro-E) graphics workstation.
- Assists designers and engineers in taking field measurements and making sketches to assist in answering design, fabrication, or installation questions.
- May be called upon to increase design throughput by providing design related activities under direct supervision of a designer or engineer.
- Converts multi-CAD system subassemblies (Pro-E, AutoCAD) into integrated mechanical assemblies, under the direct supervision of designers.
- Checks detail drawings to assure compliance with engineering codes and drafting standards.
- Ensures compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements.
- Maintains a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics.
Qualifications:
- Highly competent with PC software such as MS Office.
- Excellent organization and communication skills
- Thorough knowledge of mechanical drafting standards and best practices.
- Highly developed skills with Pro-E 3D modeling software.
- Intermediate skills with 2-D AutoCAD.
- Demonstrated understanding of sheet metal design and manufacturing processes such as: sheet metal design tolerances, shop fabrication tolerances, and CAD welding notes.
- Ability to read calipers, tape measure, and other measurement tools as required to complete tasks.
- A degree in Computer Aided Design or equivalent, or, relevant combination of education and experience.