CAD Designer I

L.B. Foster Company; Tennessee; On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Career development

Job summary

L.B. Foster Company in Tennessee is seeking a CAD Designer I to design and draft precast concrete vault buildings and utility products using AutoCAD. You will produce detailed drawings and submittal packages supporting manufacturing.

The role requires a High School diploma, familiarity with Autodesk products, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. This entry-level position offers growth opportunities and benefits as part of a collaborative industrial team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Drafter certification preferred.
• 0-2 years’ experience in industrial design.

Responsibilities

• Produce precast concrete vaulted building design and detailing using AutoCAD.
• Create submittal packages, proposal drawings and production drawing sets.
• Produce Bill of Materials from Manufacturing Instructions and drawings.
• Provide continual improvement suggestions as part of a collaborative team.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Autodesk products knowledge

Drafting standards

Excel proficiency

Self-motivation

Mathematical concepts

Detail oriented

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Integrity and trust

Accountability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Drafter Certification preferred

0-2 years' experience in industrial design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Inventor 3D

Job description

As a CAD Designer I, you will be responsible for CAD design and drafting of precast concrete vault buildings and precast utility products using CAD software. Provide basic knowledge on general building construction and precast concrete products.

Responsibilities

• Produce precast concrete vaulted building design and detailing using AutoCAD.
• Create submittal packages, proposal drawings and production drawing sets.
• Produce Bill of Materials from Manufacturing Instructions and drawings.
• Provide continual improvement suggestions as part of a collaborative team.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Drafter Certification preferred
• 0 - 2 years' experience in industrial design

Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in the use of Autodesk products (Revit, Inventor 3D, AutoCAD 2D)
• Understanding of drafting standards & principles
• Intermediate with Microsoft Excel (formulas, hyperlinks, sorting and searching data).
• Must be a self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of mathematical concepts (calculate volumes, simple load calculations, metric equivalents, drawing scales)
• Must be detail oriented
• Ability to work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Desire to continue to grow and develop
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Integrity and trust
• Accountability

The Benefits...

• Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire
• Market-leading 401(k) program with company match
• Career development and advancement opportunities

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