CAD Drafter

Suncast • Batavia, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The CAD Drafter provides 2D drafting and documentation support to the design engineering team, taking on lower-complexity drawing and administrative work so design engineers can stay focused on higher-value technical work.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Drafting, Design Technology, or a related technical field required.
• Working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD software, with SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to follow direction and effectively manage structured, well-defined tasks.
• Proven organizational skills with reliable follow-through and timely task completion.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with engineering and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, moderate noise levels, and required safety equipment.

Nice To Haves

• SolidWorks experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and update accurate 2D production drawings based on 3D models and engineering design information provided by engineers.
• Incorporate redline markups and engineering-directed revisions into existing drawings, ensuring all changes are accurately documented and maintained.
• Maintain compliance with established drafting standards, drawing formats, title block requirements, and file management procedures within the Product Data Management (PDM) system.
• Ensure released drawings are properly organized, version-controlled, and accessible to support manufacturing and engineering activities.
• Provide support to design engineers by performing routine, lower-complexity tasks, including part number creation, bill of materials (BOM) entry and maintenance, and CAD file organization.
• Assist with the preparation, processing, and maintenance of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and related engineering documentation.
• Prepare and organize drawing packages, specifications, and supporting documentation for prototype builds, sample evaluations, and product development activities.
• Collaborate with engineering team members to ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with project requirements and schedules.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date drawing, CAD, and engineering documentation libraries to ensure efficient retrieval and proper document control.
• Update project trackers, checklists, and status reports to provide accurate visibility of drafting activities and project progress.
• Perform preliminary quality checks of drawings and documentation to verify completeness, accuracy, formatting, and adherence to drafting standards prior to engineering review.
• Support continuous improvement of drafting and documentation processes by identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, organization, and data accuracy.
• Support and comply with all Suncast safety policies, quality standards, and housekeeping practices.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs, Vision insurance, Telehealth benefits
• Group Term Life insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation time off
• Paid holidays
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree