Design Drafter

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Hattiesburg, MS, USA
In-Office
28-42 Hourly
Mid level
Other • Security
The Role
Create 2D and 3D CAD drawings and documentation for custom engineered air handlers, prepare BOMs, and apply drafting procedures/specifications to support sheet metal and structural steel fabrication from concept through production.
Summary Generated by Built In

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What you will do:

Design Drafting is an exciting career at Johnson Controls.  Our Design Drafters are partners to our engineering team and help us bring our designs to life.  Our Hattiesburg location is hiring design drafters to provide full drafting responsibility from concept to customer shipment for our Custom Engineered Air Handlers.  Their drawings provide specifications for sheet metal and structural steel fabrication in manufacturing plants. In this role you get to work on a variety of projects that range in both size and complexity.  Your design sessions can take anywhere from 6 hours to 300 hours of detailing time, providing you with a sense of satisfaction when your designs are brought to life. Join us and be a part of our growing team.  We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and believe in training and developing our teams for the next step in their career.  Our team is full of talented and passionate individuals, and we are looking forward to adding more people to our team.  Our most successful designers will have the following experience. So, if this sounds like you, apply today!

How you will do it:

  • Utilization of CAD systems (Autocad and Inventor(Preferred), 2016 or higher) to develop design documentation in 2D and 3D environments. 
  • Preparation of bills of material utilizing computerized BOM system 
  •  Knowledge of drafting room procedures such as retrieving and applying information from various purchasing and manufacturing specifications. 

What we look for:

  • Candidates with four (4) years of related drafting and design work experience or an Associate degree in Engineering, Drafting, or related science with 2 years of experience will be considered. Previous experience as a CAD operator is required. 
  • Must be very organized, able to work with strict deadlines, persistent in obtaining desired feedback from suppliers. 

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $28.18-$42.31 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

Skills Required

  • 4 years of related drafting and design work experience OR Associate degree in Engineering/Drafting or related science with 2 years of experience
  • Previous experience as a CAD operator
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD (2016 or higher) and use of CAD systems to produce 2D and 3D documentation
  • Experience with Inventor (preferred)
  • Preparation of bills of material using computerized BOM systems
  • Knowledge of drafting room procedures and applying purchasing/manufacturing specifications
  • Strong organization, ability to meet strict deadlines, and persistence obtaining supplier feedback

Johnson Controls Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johnson Controls and has not been reviewed or approved by Johnson Controls.

  • Retirement Support Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package through employer 401(k) matching, repeatedly framed as a strong pillar of the overall rewards mix. The matching contribution is described with specific match levels in multiple places, reinforcing perceived value for long-term saving.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is presented as comparatively robust, with multiple paid holiday categories, vacation time, and sick time described as generous or “amazing” in places. Paid time off breadth appears to be a consistent contributor to total rewards attractiveness beyond base pay.
  • Flexible Benefits Benefits are described as broad and customizable, spanning standard medical/dental/vision plus optional add-ons like pet insurance, identity protection, and legal support. Tuition reimbursement is repeatedly highlighted as a high-value option supporting professional development.

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Year Founded: 1885

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At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. Dedicated to protecting the environment, we deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission. Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, York®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®.

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