What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drafting Designer position at Avail Infrastructure Solutions?
About Us
Avail Medium Voltage Bus Systems is an Avail Infrastructure Company with over 65 years of experience providing custom-engineered products and specialized services to the power generation, distribution, and industrial markets. At Avail, our people empower and define who we are. Our shared values are the foundation for building strong, trusting relationships with our employees, stakeholders, and customers. We're small enough for your ideas to make an immediate impact and large enough to offer you opportunities to grow professionally at any stage of your career.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Drafting Designer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for generating clear, complete, and accurate product drawings, 3-D models, and bills of material.
What We Offer
Additional Information
Avail Medium Voltage Bus Systems is an Avail Infrastructure Company with over 65 years of experience providing custom-engineered products and specialized services to the power generation, distribution, and industrial markets. At Avail, our people empower and define who we are. Our shared values are the foundation for building strong, trusting relationships with our employees, stakeholders, and customers. We're small enough for your ideas to make an immediate impact and large enough to offer you opportunities to grow professionally at any stage of your career.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Drafting Designer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for generating clear, complete, and accurate product drawings, 3-D models, and bills of material.
What We Offer
- Hands-On Design Experience: Work on diverse projects where your technical skills directly impact product development.
- Growth Opportunities: Enhance your drafting and design expertise with room for professional development and career advancement.
- Collaborative Environment: Be part of a supportive and skilled team focused on innovation and excellence.
- Flexible Schedule: Enjoy a part-time role that balances your professional and personal commitments.
- Experience: At least 2 years of recent experience using 3-D modeling and drafting software.
- Education: Associate’s Degree in Drafting Technology, Vocational certification, or similar field preferred.
- Software Proficiency: Must be skilled with AutoCAD and at least one of the following: Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks, ProEngineer/Creo, Catia, or Solid Edge.
- Attention to Detail: Strong accuracy and precision in design work.
- Communication Skills: Ability to effectively collaborate with team members and other departments.
- Review customer-provided information and participate in design review meetings to identify factors affecting product design.
- Develop designs using knowledge of manufacturing methods and materials, coordinating with other departments to ensure manufacturability.
- Submit preliminary and approval drawing packages to customers, making necessary revisions as needed.
- Define, verify, and update bill of material requirements throughout the design process.
- Ensure accuracy by checking dimensions, materials, and relationships between parts.
- Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding material updates, design checks, and certifications during the design process.
- Submit final (certified) drawing packages to customers and monitor the manufacturing process by submitting fabrication drawings.
Additional Information
- Pre-employment skill tests will be administered.
- This is a part-time position at our plant located in Richland, Mississippi. Local candidates only, please—remote work and relocation assistance are not available.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
