CAD Designer

Team Builder Recruiting•Honey Brook, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Metalum is hiring a CAD Designer to create production-ready designs for custom metal fabrication projects, including fabricated components, commercial stairs, and railings. The role works closely with production, company leadership, teammates, and customers to turn project requirements into practical designs that can be built on the shop floor. The position offers the opportunity to develop CAD skills and potentially grow into a lead role with technical leadership and mentoring responsibilities. Metalum is a family-owned metal fabrication company serving manufacturers and other businesses with custom fabrication, parts processing, and architectural metalwork in carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Founded in 1981, the company describes its culture as close-knit and grounded in hard work, humility, mutual respect, service, and pride in a job well done.

Requirements

At least 3 years of professional CAD drafting experience.
Ability to create and interpret detailed technical drawings.
Ability to identify design issues and develop workable solutions that support efficient metal fabrication.
Ability to manage multiple projects, establish priorities, and keep design work on schedule.
Ability to work effectively with the CAD team, production employees, leadership, and customers.
Willingness to welcome feedback, learn, and develop toward future technical leadership and mentoring responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with metal fabrication or manufacturing.
Advanced Autodesk experience, including Inventor and Fusion.
At least 1 year of leadership experience; leadership experience is a plus, but previous leadership experience is not required.

Responsibilities

Create detailed, production-ready CAD drawings and designs for metal fabrication projects.
Produce accurate drawings using Autodesk software, including Inventor and Fusion.
Check drawings for dimensions, materials, accuracy, and manufacturability before review and production.
Coordinate with teammates to manage project deadlines and keep design work on schedule.
Troubleshoot design challenges and revise drawings to develop practical fabrication solutions.
Collaborate with production and company leadership to clarify project requirements and ensure designs translate effectively to the shop floor.
Follow established CAD standards and suggest improvements to drawing accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
Communicate with customers as needed to clarify project details and design requirements.