CAD Technician, Structural

Contech Engineered Solutions•West Chester, OH

About The Position

The CAD Technician supports engineering and sales efforts by providing design and drafting services. The role uses custom programs to create detailed drawings and, when needed, bills of material for product manufacturing and installation. The technician reviews design information, site plans, and manuals to identify critical dimensions, performs calculations to generate design information for fabrication drawings, and uses CAD applications to complete accurate drawings within project deadlines. The position collaborates with design staff to establish requirements, make modifications, resolve issues, and review drawings before design staff approval. It also involves prioritizing projects by due date, maintaining standard and custom details across product families, and communicating with commercial operations, plant managers, customer service representatives, and structural engineers as needed. Occasional visits to manufacturing facilities or product installation sites may be required.

Requirements

Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering, or AutoCAD.
Ability to read and interpret documents, technical manuals, and engineering concepts.
Academic background in AutoCAD and proficiency with 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.
Ability to read and interpret site plans.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Use custom programs to independently create detailed drawings and, when necessary, bills of material for manufacturing and installation.
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 design 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 when necessary.
Occasionally visit manufacturing facilities or product installation sites.