CAD Technician, Structural

Contech Engineered Solutions LLC•Winchester, KY

10d

About The Position

The CAD Technician plays a crucial role in supporting engineering and sales efforts by providing design and drafting services. This role involves utilizing custom programs to create detailed drawings and bills of material for product manufacture and installation, reviewing design information to determine critical dimensions, and performing necessary calculations for fabrication drawings. The technician will collaborate with design staff, ensure quality assurance, prioritize projects, develop standard details, and serve as an interface between various departments. Occasional visits to manufacturing facilities or installation sites may be required.

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.