CAD Operator

JANUS et Cie • Santa Fe Springs, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

JANUS et Cie is seeking a detail-driven CAD Operator for its cushions manufacturing department. The role creates accurate, production-ready drawings and 3D models for outdoor furniture collections, working across AutoCAD, Rhino 3D, and SolidWorks. The CAD Operator partners with designers, product development, and manufacturing partners to translate design concepts into clear, buildable details.

The position is on-site in Santa Fe Springs, California, is full-time, and pays $30 per hour. JANUS et Cie describes its values as listening to customers, relying on members, honoring integrity, embracing continuous learning, leading with design, creating value, and making the world better. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience as a CAD Operator, Drafter, or CAD Technician; experience in furniture, product design, or manufacturing is ideal.
• Advanced AutoCAD skills and working proficiency in Rhino 3D and SolidWorks.
• Strong knowledge of drafting standards, dimensioning, tolerances, and orthographic, section, and detail views.
• Understanding of furniture construction, including joinery, fasteners, hardware, and material behavior.
• Sharp attention to detail and clear communication with designers, engineers, and overseas partners.
• Ability to manage several projects and meet deadlines.
• An associate degree or technical certificate in drafting, industrial design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with outdoor materials and finishes such as marine-grade materials, powder coating, or performance fabrics.
• Experience preparing drawings for overseas factories and working across time zones.
• Experience with rendering tools such as KeyShot or V-Ray, or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with PDM or PLM systems for file and revision control.
• A bachelor's degree in industrial design, mechanical engineering technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D shop drawings, assembly drawings, and specification sheets in AutoCAD.
• Build and refine 3D surface and solid models in Rhino 3D and SolidWorks.
• Prepare technical drawing packages with dimensions, tolerances, materials, finishes, and hardware callouts.
• Translate design intent into buildable details for teak, aluminum, stainless steel, woven fiber, stone, and outdoor textiles.
• Revise drawings based on prototype reviews and factory feedback, maintaining a clear revision history.
• Produce drawings and CAD blocks for sales, hospitality, commercial projects, and custom client requests.
• Manage the CAD file library and drawing standards.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, and Sales to meet launch and project deadlines.

What This Job Offers

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