CAD Designer I

ADVICS North America, Inc.•Lebanon, OH

About The Position

Working under immediate supervision, the CAD Designer I carries out routine to moderately complex drafting assignments with limited latitude for independent judgment. The role prepares layout drawings, detailed designs, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics, parts lists, and tool and gage drawings according to engineering specifications using CAD software. The designer reviews drawings and supporting documentation for adherence to standard practices, analyzes designs, and confers with others to resolve incomplete details. The role also involves physically viewing fixtures and tooling on shop-floor machines to obtain information, submitting final drawings for verification of completeness, clarity, and accuracy, and transferring drawing dimensions from computer to hard copy using peripheral equipment. The position performs routine drafting and design tasks involving the operation and application of Computer-Aided-Design equipment. Work includes preparing drawings from existing concepts, updating lower-complexity drawings, designing or adapting basic mechanical fixtures and tooling, maintaining drawing files, and participating in continuous improvement and 5S activities. Overtime may be required on a daily and/or weekend basis based on company needs.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Computer-Aided-Design Technology from a two-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Generally, up to 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or a similar function.
Proficiency in the fundamentals of Computer-Aided Design and standard drafting practices.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals and technical journals; write reports, business correspondence, and procedures; and present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, vendors, and the public.
Ability to use basic math skills related to CAD drawings.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to interpret part prints.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Clear written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work under close supervision and on own initiative.
Ability to be proactively involved in improvement processes and promote their use within the facility.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Vision abilities including color vision, depth perception, close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed drawings primarily from existing concepts and create or update lower-complexity drawings to improve or modify existing designs.
Verify completed work for accuracy and revise floor plans as requested by engineering.
Apply industrial standards to drawing creation and tolerancing.
Design or adapt basic mechanical fixturing and/or tooling.
Create layout drawings, detailed drawings, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric schematics, parts lists, and tool and gage drawings.
Maintain and update drawing files.
Participate in continuous improvement and 5S activities.
Work overtime on a daily and/or weekend basis based on company needs.
Review drawings and supporting documentation for adherence to standard practices; analyze designs and confer to resolve undefined details.
View fixturing and tooling on actual shop-floor machines to obtain information, and submit final drawings for verification of completeness, clarity, and accuracy.
Transfer drawing dimensions from computer onto hard copy using peripheral equipment.