Draftsperson

At Southland Trailer Corp. we build it better, and we build it together

We are innovators who are obsessed with finding ways to improve everything around us, from our products and processes to the communities that we live in.

**You**:

- Technical diploma required
- One-year design experience would be considered an asset
- Strong understanding and experience with programs like Autodesk, Vendor, AutoCAD, and Intuitive
- Fluent on Microsoft Office and able to work on other programs
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and effectively meet deadlines
- Excellent mathematical skills
- Strong attention to detail
- LEAN manufacturing experience is preferred
- Be able to handle items weighing in excess of 50 pounds
- Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate production goals
- Ability to communicate effectively with others

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Working under the direction of the Head of Engineering, you will_
- Design 3D models of cargo trailers
- Create drawing packages for the production floor
- Have a holistic understanding of the product, and how changes to parts impact upstream and downstream product lines
- Put together build materials
- Identify potential operational issues and redesign products to improve functionality
- Propose solutions and engineering change requests to the product management head coach
- for approval
- Make changes to technical drafts based on the recommendations of the project engineers
- Communicate running changes back to team captains and assistant coaches and oversee
- implementation of coordinated changes
- Ensure final designs comply with regulations and quality standards
- Identify problems and communicate to Head of Engineering; be involved in the solution
- Complete daily 5S requirements.
- Actively participate in STC’s safety program
- Verify work completion with Head of Engineering
- Other Ad Hoc duties as assigned by Head of Engineering

**Why Southland?**
- Competitive wage with regular reviews
- In-house cafeteria that serves fresh hot breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
- Great incentive program
- Great training program
- Employee gatherings such as paintball, BBQ’s, golf tournaments, and much more
- Rewards for employees who produce new ideas and improvements
- Motivate everyone to continuously improve
- Generous benefits package for you and your family
- Condensed work week - have a long weekend every weekend
- Offer a “LEAN Manufacturing” culture

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- LETHBRIDGE, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- AutoCAD: 1 year (preferred)
- drafting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location