AV Drafter

Key Responsibilities: 

·          Review and Draft AutoCAD Drawings, including – signal & power flow, mechanical, elevation, presets & layouts

·          Work with Planar Sales team to define scope of project and details to provide accurate drawings

·          Revise drawings as needed as project changes/grows

·          Support the Design Team with additional tasks such providing updates internally & externally, data configuration, short-term objectives

Key Relationships:

·         Design Team

·         Application Engineers & Sales Team Members

·         Project Managers

·         Contractors

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

·         Excellent interpersonal communication, time management, and decision-making skills are essential

·         Ability to learn Planar products and uses quickly – previous knowledge a plus!

·         Familiarity with SharePoint and systems related to SharePoint like Power Automate & Power Flow

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate appropriate information to customers and team members in a professional manner

·         Ability to apply critical thinking skills and natural curiosity to the investigative and problem-solving process by extracting and analyzing relevant information from various systems and drawing accurate conclusions to resolve issues

·         Demonstrated strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

·         Demonstrated ability as a self-starter able to work effectively in a team environment

·         Mental ability to conduct on-going interpersonal interactions, analyze and solve problems essential

·         Ability to actively participate in team development and team-oriented processes

·         Physical ability to use computer hardware/software required

·         Associate’s degree in engineering, architecture, drafting, modeling or similar or equivalent experience

·         Proficient in AutoCAD for 2D Drafting & Design – 1 year of professional experience minimum, more preferred

·         Revit experience preferred

·         Autodesk Vault experience preferred

·         SolidWorks or Autodesk 3D modeling experience preferred

·         Previous experience using a personal computer with a Windows operating system required

·         Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, and skills including the ability to analyze data using Excel and report on it to various audiences

·         CRM (Customer Relation Management) system experience preferred, particularly Salesforce

Other Requirements:

·         Work either In-Office or from home, frequent Teams meetings with manager & other parties

·         M-F, 8-hour days, generally 7am-4pm

All benefits start on first day of employment!

• 75% employer-paid medical for employee. Family coverage also included. 
• 100% employer paid dental, and vision for employee and dependents
• 100% employer paid long-term, short-term disability, and life insurance policy
• 401k Match, if you’re contributing 5% we match 4%. 100% vested immediately.
• 10 paid holidays
• Starting at 15 days paid PTO (inclusive of sick and vacation time) annually
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

EEOC Statement:

Planar is an equal opportunity employer, we believe in fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusivity. Our commitment to this goal is clearly expressed in our zero-tolerance policy for discrimination and harassment of any kind, including on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our hiring practices ensure that decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and current business needs, while extending to all aspects of our operations - from recruitment and promotion to layoff and recall, to leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.  We are committed to remaining a drug free workplace