Drafting Supervisor jobs in Jackson, MS

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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 an experienced 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify factors affecting product design by reviewing customer-provided information and participating in design review meetings
• Use knowledge of manufacturing methods, materials, etc., in developing designs; confer with other departments to ensure integrity and manufacturability
• Submit preliminary and approval drawing packages to customer for review and make changes/corrections as needed
• Define, verify, and update bill of material requirements as drawings are developed
• Ensure accuracy of work by checking dimensions, materials to be used, relation of one part to another, and of various parts to the entire project
• Notify appropriate personnel when other activities are ready to be performed during the design process (material updates, design checks, obtaining load calculation certifications, etc.)
• Submit final (certified) drawing package to customer
• Submit fabrication drawings to manufacturing and monitor throughout the manufacturing process

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Experience:  Must have 2 or more years of recent experience using 3-D modeling and drafting software.
• Education: Associate’s Degree in Drafting Technology or similar field preferred.

COMPETENCY SUMMARY

• Must be proficient with AutoCAD and with at least one of the following: Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks, ProEngineer/Creo, Catia, or Solid Edge.
• Must have strong attention to detail

Pre-employment skill tests will be administered. This is a full 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.

Avail Infrastructure Solutions (including its subsidiaries) is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, nor any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Avail will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.