Mechanical Drafter

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:

• 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.