CAD Designer III -Loudon TN

LB Foster•Loudon, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CAD Designer III is responsible for the mechanical design and drafting of all models of precast buildings and concrete products using CAD/Stack-It software. This role requires expertise in general building construction and precast concrete products. The position involves producing precast shop drawings, creating submittal packages and proposal drawings, and generating Bills of Materials for manufacturing. The CAD Designer III will determine the best methods for precast product manufacturability, review drawings for accuracy, and provide technical support to various stakeholders. Constant interaction with project management, sales, and estimators is expected to address technical questions and project status. A key part of the role involves reading and analyzing blueprints to understand project requirements and design structures accordingly. Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

Proficient in the use of Autodesk products (AutoCad)
Knowledge of Stack-it manhole estimator
Professional level understanding of drafting standards and principles
Proficient with Microsoft Excel (formulas, hyperlinks, sorting and searching data)
Must be a self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision
Working knowledge of mathematical concepts (calculate volumes, weights, slopes, angles, load calculations, metric equivalents, drawing scales, unit conversions).
Must be detail oriented
Ability to work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment
Ability to work independently
Knowledge of precast concrete design
Desire to continue to grow and develop

Nice To Haves

Drafting Certification preferred
Degree in engineering, Civil, Mechanical, or similar degree, or equivalent years' experience to a degree a plus

Responsibilities

Produce precast shop drawings using primarily Stack-it and as needed, AutoCAD.
Create precast structures submittal packages and proposal drawings based on project requirements, municipality specifications, and estimating quotes.
Produce Bill of Materials for manufacturing as needed.
Determine best method/approach to solving precast product manufacturability.
Review shop drawings and AutoCAD drawings for accuracy prior to submittal.
Understand and have experience with project management.
Provide technical support to project managers, estimators, sales, customers, and other stakeholders.
Constant interaction between project management, sales, and estimators addressing technical questions, and project status.
Read, use, and analyze blueprints to determine project requirements, and to properly design structures.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.