CAD Designer

Stainless Fabrication, Inc; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stainless Fabrication, Inc. in Springfield, MO is seeking a CAD Designer to generate Inventor models and fabrication drawings for complex assemblies.

The role focuses on translating customer documents into precise CAD drawings and BOMs, while coordinating with shop, sales, and vendors to clarify design details. The position requires an Associate degree or equivalent and familiarity with Inventor, AutoCAD, and MS Teams.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets customer documents, design specifications and data sheets for drawing implementation.
• Prepares design, pre-buy, and sales sketches, and identifies unclear areas needing clarification.
• Creates accurate “to scale” fabrication drawings, completes “as-built” and certified drawings, and prepares weld maps.
• Assists shop and sales personnel regarding drawing interpretation and design concepts; participates in customer teleconferences.
• Completes drawings, electronic transmittals, and spare parts lists; delivers drawings to Manufacturing.
• Reviews and redlines quotes and data sheets; maintains up-to-date project files and documentation.
• Prepares heat code charts for Quality Control to track heat numbers.
• Attends weekly Engineering meetings; reports progress and provides estimates of drawing completion.
• Contacts vendors to gather component design information for drawings.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets customer documents and data sheets for drawing implementation.
• Creates accurate fabrication drawings with tolerances, assemblies, and BOMs.
• Assists shop and sales personnel with interpretation and clarification of designs.
• Distributes drawings and transmittals; delivers drawings to Manufacturing.
• Maintains and updates project files; reviews job folders for completeness.
• Prepares heat code charts for QC to track heat numbers.
• Attends weekly Engineering meetings and reports progress to the Design Supervisor.
• Contacts vendors to obtain component design information for drawings.

Skills

MS Teams

Documentation

Organization

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

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CAD Designer

Engineering Full Time Professional Springfield, MO, US

General Summary:

• Generates Inventor models and drawings illustrating various assemblies, details, dimensions, sectional views, tolerances, bills of materials, standard designs, etc. to convey specifications and design information for fabrication.

Essential Job Functions:

• Reads and interprets customer documents, design specifications and data sheets for drawing implementation. Prepares design, pre-buy, and sales sketches. Identifies design concerns and areas of uncertainty that need clarification.
• Creates accurate “to scale” fabrication drawings. Completes “as-built” and certified drawings. Prepares weld map charts. Applies concepts such as fractions, decimals and tolerances to satisfy drawing geometric requirements. Reviews and self-checks own drawings and retains a copy for file.
• Assists shop and sales personnel regarding drawing interpretation, dimensions, design concepts, clarification, etc. Participates in teleconferences with customers to resolve design issues.
• Completes and distributes drawings. Completes electronic transmittals and sends drawings via Microsoft TEAMs. Completes spare parts list for documentation package requirements. Delivers completed drawings to Manufacturing.
• Completes drawings on time. Maintains job file. Redlines quotes, data sheets and other documentation to accurately reflect design changes. Reviews and analyzes assigned job folders for completeness.
• Prepares heat code charts for Quality Control Manager to track heat numbers.
• Attends and participates in weekly Engineering meeting. Reports daily progress to Design Supervisor and provide realistic estimates of drawing completion.
• Contacts vendors to request and gather component design information to incorporate into drawings.
• Follows all safety guidelines as noted in Safety Manual.
• Assists all supervisors and performs other duties as needed and directed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of ASME and API codes preferred.
• Knowledge of Inventor and AutoCAD
• Knowledge of Microsoft TEAMs
• Knowledge of design standards, procedures, and policies
• Knowledge of shop, quality control procedures
• Skill in organizing, maintaining and managing information, keeping the file current and establishing documentation for each source of information
• Skill in understanding and identifying necessary steps in completing a project.
• Ability to multi-task and work on different jobs simultaneously.
• Ability to work with others, communicate effectively and professionally, and understand and explain design concepts.

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 6 months to 1-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working Conditions:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, as in any business office with computers and printers.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds.

Limitations and Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Safety sensitive jobs are those with tasks or duties that reasonably could affect the health and safety of the employee and others. Safety sensitive jobs include, but are not limited to, jobs that use heavy machinery, use power tools, operating public transportation or dealing with hazardous chemicals. Employees hired to safety-sensitive positions must submit to regular drug and alcohol testing, as well as post-accident testing.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.