Draftsman CAD Technician

About the position

Technique, Inc. is a Michigan-based stamping, tubing and welding facility offering the shortest lead-times and highest quality parts in the industry. We offer high-speed prototypes, ultra-low volume stampings, tubing and assemblies for production and emergency-based manufacturing for industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical and food processing. Technique, Inc. is a group of highly skilled technicians who consistently strive to improve the tools, technology and processes which allow us to continue growing at an exponential rate. The company is dedicated to the success of each team member in a culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork, learning opportunities and results. We are seeking community college or trade school graduates who are looking to continue to learn and grow! Employees in this position will be responsible for the CAD designing process. As a CAD technician, you will use customer blueprints to create CAD models, verify customer provided CAD models to prints and GD&T standards, create prototype component and assembly prints, design check fixtures, and assisting prototype technicians to set up machines per CAD model specifications.

Responsibilities

• Create 2D blanks for bending applications
• Create/adjust 2D and 3D models to meet customer requirements
• Create CAD models from customer blueprints, verify customer CAD models to customer blueprints
• Work with customer supplied data to set up new jobs; assist prototype technicians
• Prepare job folders and work instructions for manufacturing technicians
• Design basic restraining gauges and check fixtures to assist quality inspections
• Generate BOMs (bill of materials)
• Communicate professionally and helpfully with suppliers, customers, and other employees
• Provide technical feedback on potential design risks and product performance issues
• Review engineering changes from customers to change internal job routing

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, vocational training
• 3-2 years of CAD experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2 years design weld fixtures
• Must be able to use Solidworks, TruTops, Draftsight
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Self-managing, independent worker
• Excellent communication skills
• Good working knowledge of GD&T
• Able to read and understand CMM reports
• Basic knowledge of standard shop equipment and manufacturing processes
• Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office