CAD Technician, Structural
About The Position
The CAD Technician supports engineering and sales efforts by providing design and drafting services. The role creates detailed drawings and, when necessary, bills of material for product manufacture and installation, using custom programs and CAD applications. It reviews design information, site plans, and manuals to identify critical dimensions and performs calculations needed for fabrication drawings. The technician works with design staff to establish requirements, make modifications, and resolve issues; submits and reviews drawings with peers before design staff review; and produces accurate drawings for review and approval. The role also prioritizes projects by due date, develops and maintains standard and custom details for product families, and communicates with commercial operations, plant managers, customer service representatives, and structural engineers as needed. Occasional visits to manufacturing facilities or product installation sites are required.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering, or AutoCAD.
- Ability to read and interpret documents, technical manuals, site plans, and engineering concepts.
- Academic background in AutoCAD and proficiency with current versions of AutoCAD.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong mathematical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changes, delays, and unexpected events.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Independently create detailed drawings and, when necessary, bills of material for product manufacture and installation using custom programs.
- Review design information, site plans, and manuals to determine critical dimensions.
- Use AutoCAD, AutoCAD 3D, Civil 3D, Fusion 360, and Inventor to complete drawings within project deadlines.
- Perform calculations to generate design information for fabrication drawings.
- Collaborate with design staff to determine requirements, make modifications, and resolve issues.
- Submit and review drawings with peers as needed before design staff review.
- Produce accurate drawings for review and approval by design staff.
- Prioritize assigned projects based on due dates.
- Develop and maintain standard and custom details for all product families.
- Communicate with commercial operations, plant managers, customer service representatives, and structural engineers as needed.
- Occasionally visit manufacturing facilities or product installation sites.
Benefits
- Work-life balance support.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Competitive benefits package with options for employees and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
