Designer

LOUISIANA ASSN FOR THE BLIND INC•Shreveport, LA

8h•$57,928 - $57,928•Onsite

About The Position

The Designer position is within the Laser, Design, and Die (LDD) Department. This role is responsible for generating designs for non-skid kits or pieces using AutoCAD, assisting in the design process, and ensuring production goals are met. The Designer will also establish drawings and checklists for quality assurance, ensure designs are properly installed in the laser cutter, and maintain detailed records of all designs. Effective communication with military personnel and equipment manufacturers is essential, as is familiarity with costing practices and the ability to work flexible hours. A firm operating knowledge of CNC machine operations and software is also required, along with research and development of new products and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Formal training on AutoCAD software or two years of practical experience
General operating knowledge of office machinery and computer systems
General operating knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe software
Must be a self-starter and work efficiently without supervision
Must be self-motivated to finish a task in a timely and efficient manner

Responsibilities

Generate designs for non-skid kits or pieces by utilizing the AutoCAD program
Assist in the design process
Assist in meeting production goals
Establish drawings and checklist for quality assurance inspections
Ensure designs are properly installed in laser cutter before manufacturing
Maintain detailed records of all designs in readily assessable files
Communicate effectively with military personnel and equipment manufacturers both verbally and in writing
Be familiar with costing practices
Be available to work flexible hours when required
Ensure detailed records of all engineering drawings and designs are accurate and formatted correctly on servers in readily assessable files
Research and development of new products and equipment
Have a firm operating knowledge of Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) machine operations and software
All other duties deemed necessary