AutoCAD Drafter

CRH; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health, dental and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

CRH is seeking a design engineer in Avon, CT to create precast concrete mold drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD. You will prepare/modify drawings per specs, generate DXF files for CNC machines, and maintain catalog drawings for production and QA.

You will work with Plant Manager and shop staff to ensure products meet latest drawings and customer requirements, with opportunities to revise as needed.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of AutoCAD/Autodesk Inventor experience.
• 5+ years Mechanical DFM or structural steel design.
• Working knowledge of precast concrete and formwork preferred.
• Ability to read engineer drawings and specs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and strong math skills.
• Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Create shop drawings of products using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Generate DXF files from Inventor models for CNC machinery.
• Design high quality, functional steel molds from customer drawings.
• Adhere to internal/external volumes, timelines and expectations.
• Maintain catalog drawings for production and QA.
• Prepare product assembly/shop drawings for staff and plant projects.
• Update digital database using Autodesk Vault and OneDrive.

Skills

Mechanical design

Design for Manufacturing

Structural steel design

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job ID: 530464

Non-Exempt

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

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Job Summary

This role will be responsible for designing precast concrete molds and parts using engineered drawings of precast concrete structures. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, preparing and modifying drawings per specifications and customer requirements. Prepare/maintain accurate catalog drawings and digital library. Work closely with Plant Manager, Production and Shop Foremen to ensure the product is built according to the latest part or shop drawings and make revisions as needed.

Job Location

This is an onsite role based in Avon, CT

Job Responsibilities

• Create Shop Drawings of products using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD
• Generate .DXF files from Inventor models for CNC machinery
• Utilize customer provided drawings of precast concrete structures to design high-quality, functional, steel molds that will be used to reliably create concrete products for end clients.
• Adhere to customer (Internal and External) volumes, timelines and expectations
• Prepare, modify, and maintain accurate catalog drawings from existing and new products for production and Quality Control
• Prepare product assembly or shop drawings for existing/new products for shop staff and special drawings for plant projects as needed
• Update/maintain digital database using Autodesk vault, OneDrive, and hard-copies for engineering/fabrication documents
• Other duties that may be assigned as needed

Job Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant experience with AutoCAD/Autodesk Inventor
• High school diploma or equivalent required/Associates Degree preferred
• 5+ years Mechanical DFM (Design For Manufacturing) and/or structural steel design experience
• Working knowledge of precast concrete and formwork is highly preferred
• Ability to review and understand engineer drawings and specifications
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office
• Strong mathematical skills
• Ability to interpret feedback from fabrication foremen and implement revisions
• Must be detail orientated and able to pivot between several projects at once

Compensation

• Hourly range of $30 - $42/HR
• Bonus opportunity- Annual Target 5%
• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.