CAD Technician, Structural

Contech Engineered Solutions•West Chester, OH

About The Position

The CAD Technician plays a crucial role in supporting engineering and sales efforts by providing design and drafting services. As a CAD Technician, your primary responsibilities include utilizing custom programs to independently create detailed drawings and, when necessary, bills of material for the manufacture and installation of our products. You will review design information, site plans, and manuals to determine critical dimensions for designs. You will utilize applications such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD 3D, Civil 3D, Fusion 360, and Inventor daily to complete drawings within project deadlines. You will perform necessary calculations to generate design information required for the creation of fabrication drawings. You will collaborate with the design staff to determine design requirements, modifications, and resolve issues. You will submit and review drawings with peers as needed before design staff review. You will efficiently produce accurate drawings for review and approval by the design staff. You will prioritize assigned projects based on due dates. You will develop and maintain standard and custom details for all product families. You will serve as an interface between commercial operations, plant managers, customer service representatives, and structural engineers when necessary. You will occasionally visit manufacturing facilities or product installation sites.

Requirements

Associates degree in Drafting, Engineering, or AutoCAD.
Ability to read and interpret documents, technical manuals, and engineering concepts.
Strong technical skills, including an academic background in AutoCAD and proficiency in current versions of AutoCAD.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Excellent mathematical skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changes, delays, and unexpected events.
Strong ability to read and interpret documents, technical manuals, site plans, and engineering concepts.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Utilize custom programs to independently create detailed drawings and, when necessary, bills of material for the manufacture and installation of our products.
Review design information, site plans, and manuals to determine critical dimensions for designs.
Utilize applications such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD 3D, Civil 3D, Fusion 360, and Inventor daily to complete drawings within project deadlines.
Perform necessary calculations to generate design information required for the creation of fabrication drawings.
Collaborate with the design staff to determine design requirements, modifications, and resolve issues.
Submit and review drawings with peers as needed before design staff review.
Efficiently produce accurate drawings for review and approval by the design staff.
Prioritize assigned projects based on due dates.
Develop and maintain standard and custom details for all product families.
Serve as an interface between commercial operations, plant managers, customer service representatives, and structural engineers when necessary.
Occasionally visit manufacturing facilities or product installation sites.