CAD Operator II

Sauder Family Companies•Archbold, OH

About The Position

Sauder Manufacturing’s CAD team creates seating plans and other drawings for customers, sales representatives, and delivery and installation teams, and provides internal system data from those layouts for production. The CAD Operator II uses computer-aided design software to create seating plans, room layouts, product and part drawings, and other drawings as needed. The role coordinates with external contacts—including sales representatives, architects, and customers—and internal teams across Systems, Scheduling, Order Entry, Engineering, the plant floor, Project Coordinators, and Sales Assistants. The position develops layout recommendations with Sales Consultants, architects, and/or Project Managers; applies building codes to seating layouts; manages project target dates and workload; and maintains drawings and related support files. It also provides system data from seating plans and related manufacturing and purchasing information, backs up updates to contract and drawing details in the ERP system, assists with onboarding CAD Operator I employees, and trains sales representatives in field measuring and related processes. Ongoing training in CAD software and other job-related tools is expected. The successful candidate contributes positively as a team member and works cooperatively in an office environment. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The work environment spans factory floors, personal offices, and executive board rooms, generally with low to moderate noise. 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 other computer-aided design software, such as SolidWorks, Revit, or Inventor.
Experience developing Custom Requests and working with 3D.
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.
Positive attitude and ability to function cooperatively as a member of a team in an office environment.
Regular and punctual attendance.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in SolidWorks.
PC skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Create seating plans, room layouts, product and part drawings, and other drawings using CAD software.
Coordinate and communicate with sales representatives, architects, and customers.
Coordinate and communicate with Systems, Scheduling, Order Entry, Engineering, the plant floor, Project Coordinators, and Sales Assistants.
Develop layout recommendations with a Sales Consultant, architect, and/or Project Manager.
Provide clear direction and manage project target dates to keep project 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, and work with the CAD Supervisor to develop onboarding training.
Train sales representatives in field measuring and other processes that support sales.
Provide backup and assistance with updating contract and drawing details in the ERP system.
Provide and coordinate system data from seating plans and related manufacturing and purchasing information.
Attend ongoing training in CAD software and other tools related to the job function.
Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance and work in a manner consistent with Sauder safety practices and expectations.