CAD Designer

EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions seeks a CAD Designer to create erection drawings that accurately represent EFCO forming systems for sales, manufacturing, and field operations. The role translates predefined designs into clear, constructible drawings and supports project objectives through drafting and revisions.

Responsibilities include drafting layouts and sections, reviewing drawings for accuracy, and incorporating engineer guidance.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; drafting coursework preferred.
• Certificate, associate degree, or coursework in CAD drafting, technical drawing, or design technology.
• 1–3 years of experience in a CAD drafting or detailing role preferred.
• Experience in construction preferred.
• Proficiency in basic CAD/Revit software is required.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills; strong organizational and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Create erection drawings for standard and custom projects under supervision.
• Draft layouts, sections, and details based on engineer-directed designs and predefined specifications.
• Review drawings for clarity, dimensional accuracy, and completeness prior to release.
• Incorporate markups and design guidance from engineers or project managers.
• Assist with equipment lists and drawing updates for assigned projects.
• Participate in training programs to improve product knowledge and CAD skills.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Organizational awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

CAD drafting coursework

Tools

CAD software (incl. Revit)

Job description

Purpose

The CAD Designer role creates accurate erection drawings that visually represent EFCO forming systems for use in sales, manufacturing, and field operations. This role also supports project objectives by translating predefined designs and standards into clear constructible drawings.

Key Responsibilities

Erection Drawings (70%)

• Create basic erection drawings for standard and custom projects under supervision.
• Draft layouts, sections, and details based on engineer-directed designs and predefined specifications.
• Review drawings for clarity, dimensional accuracy, and completeness prior to release.
• Incorporate markups, redline, and design guidance from engineers or project managers.

Equipment Support (20%)

• Assist with equipment list setup and adjustments for assigned jobs.
• Support alignment with project specs and priorities across districts through strong organizational awareness.
• Assist with equipment lists, revisions, and drawing updates for assigned projects.
• Maintain accurate documentation and drawing revisions throughout the project lifecycle.

Learning and Development (10%)

• Participate in training programs and mentorship to improve product knowledge and CAD skills.
• Use creativity to solve design challenges and support ongoing innovation initiatives.

Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, to meet organizational goals and priorities.

Core Competencies

• Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
• Creativity: Generates innovative ideas and solutions to improve outcomes or processes.
• Organizational Awareness: Understands the company's structure, priorities, and how decisions impact the broader business.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions.
• Direction, Planning, Organization: Sets clear objectives, aligns efforts, and manages time and resources to achieve results.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Drafting coursework preferred.
• Experience:
  • Certificate, associate degree, or coursework in CAD drafting, technical drawing, or design technology.
  • 1-3 years of experience in a CAD drafting or detailing role preferred.
  • Experience in construction preferred.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in basic CAD/Revit software required.
• Other Requirements: Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills required. Strong organizational and problem-solving ability.

Working Arrangement

• This role will support our Fresno, CA office.