CAD Operator II

Sauder Manufacturing • Archbold, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The CAD Operator II works with a team that supports customers, sales representatives, and Sauder Manufacturing by providing seating layouts and other drawings for customers, sales representatives, delivery, and installation. Layouts also provide internal system data for production. The role uses computer-aided design software to create seating plans, room layouts, product and part drawings, and other drawings as needed.

The position coordinates and communicates with external contacts—including sales representatives, architects, and customers—and internal teams, including Systems, Scheduling, Order Entry, Engineering, the plant floor, Project Coordinators, and Sales Assistants. The CAD Operator II develops layout recommendations with Sales Consultants, architects, and/or Project Managers; provides clear direction; manages project target dates and workload; and applies building codes to seating layouts. The role also maintains drawings and support files, participates in ongoing training, assists with onboarding and training CAD Operator I employees, trains sales representatives in field measuring and related processes, provides backup for ERP system updates, and coordinates system data and related manufacturing and purchasing information from seating plans.

Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The position works across environments ranging from the factory floor to offices and executive board rooms. Noise is usually low to moderate, and eye and ear protection may be required on the shop floor.

Requirements

• Associate degree, at least 5–6 years of experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with computer-aided design software such as SolidWorks, Revit, or Inventor.
• Experience developing Custom Requests and with 3D work.
• Typing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage individuals with strong personalities to achieve a mutually desired outcome.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to function cooperatively as a member of a team in an office environment.
• Regular and punctual attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in SolidWorks is preferred.
• Proficient PC skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create seating plans, room layouts, product and part drawings, and other drawings using computer-aided design software.
• Coordinate and communicate with sales representatives, architects, customers, and internal departments and teams.
• Develop layout recommendations with Sales Consultants, architects, and/or Project Managers.
• Provide clear direction and manage project target dates to keep the overall scope on schedule.
• Apply building codes to seating layouts.
• Manage workload to meet customer needs.
• Maintain drawings and associated support files.
• Assist with onboarding and training additional CAD Operator I employees, working with the CAD Supervisor to develop onboarding training.
• Train sales representatives in field measuring and other processes that support sales.
• Provide backup and assistance updating contract and drawing details in the ERP system.
• Provide and coordinate system data from seating plans and related manufacturing and purchasing information.
• Attend work regularly and punctually and follow standard Sauder safety practices and expectations.

What This Job Offers

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