CAD Technician

Avcon • Charlotte, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of a design team, the CAD Technician transforms initial rough product designs into working documents; reviews engineering drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards; has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field; relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job; works under immediate supervision. This position is based in AVCON's Charlotte, North Carolina office. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (may include but are not limited to) : Support the engineering team with CAD knowledge. Develop CAD drawings for assigned department. Create plans under direction from senior staff. Technical development of contract plans and marketing exhibits. Maintain project drawing files and other associated project documents. Create maps, graphs, charts, overlays, base drawings, details and sketches. Complete red line mark-ups and address design comments related to the site layout and details. Organize and prepare a variety of complex layouts and drawings from written or verbal specifications or from rough or detailed sketches. Follow CAD standards for the project established by the client, firm, and industry. Use basic quantity and geometry calculations in creation of drawings. Perform mathematical calculations and quantity takeoffs. Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary with little or no advanced notice.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge with AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D software.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, pay attention to detail, and follow-up on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentially and protect privileged client information and documents appropriately.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively in a high-volume office environment under pressure of heavy deadlines.
• Knowledge of correct English usage including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Valid drivers' license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering team with CAD knowledge.
• Develop CAD drawings for assigned department.
• Create plans under direction from senior staff.
• Technical development of contract plans and marketing exhibits.
• Maintain project drawing files and other associated project documents.
• Create maps, graphs, charts, overlays, base drawings, details and sketches.
• Complete red line mark-ups and address design comments related to the site layout and details.
• Organize and prepare a variety of complex layouts and drawings from written or verbal specifications or from rough or detailed sketches.
• Follow CAD standards for the project established by the client, firm, and industry.
• Use basic quantity and geometry calculations in creation of drawings.
• Perform mathematical calculations and quantity takeoffs.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED