CAD Drafter/Designer - Inventor Experience

Avalon International Aluminum, LLC; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Avalon International Aluminum is seeking a driven CAD Drafter to join our team, splitting time between designing and producing production documents (PD). You will translate concepts into precise shop drawings and supporting fabrication estimates.

You should be proficient with AutoCAD and Inventor, comfortable using Microsoft Access and Excel, and able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment to deliver accurate parts and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret project specifications, floorplans, blueprints, and schedules.
• Proficient in 2D/3D CAD; primary AutoCAD, secondary Inventor.
• Experience producing production documents and BOMs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Create shop files and drawings for estimation and fabrication.
• Generate bill of materials and production documents.
• Ensure timely output of drawings for client approval.
• Collaborate with fabrication, purchasing, and shipping teams.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Inventor experience

Microsoft Access

Detail-oriented

Team player

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Avalon International Aluminum is searching for a driven CAD Drafter looking for an opportunity to break into the field. We are searching for an individual with not only design ability but also someone that has experience building “Production Documents” (PD). This position will require the Drafter to split their time 50/50 between designing and producing “Production Documents” (PD).

Requirements

• Be able to read and interpret project specifications, floorplans, blueprints, and schedules.
• Utilize 2D and 3D CAD software (Primary AutoCAD and secondary Inventor) to create shop files and drawings to aid in estimating and fabrication.
• Prepare work for fabrication on behalf of customers using AutoCAD, Microsoft Access, Inventor and Excel.
• Ability to generate a Bill of Materials and produce production documents for fabrication.
• Ensure timely output of drawings for customer review and approval.
• Attention to detail in reviewing projects for quality.
• Use software tools to streamline and improve existing processes.
• Work in a team atmosphere with Fabrication, Purchasing, and Shipping to satisfy our customers and provide solutions to their problems.
• Comfortable converting fractions and basic algebraic functions.
• Assist with new product development activities.

Personal Qualifications:

• Drafting technology knowledge with a proficiency in AutoCAD
• CNC experience a plus
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Access
• Self-starter/self-motivated.
• General mechanical aptitude
• Attention to detail Imperative
• Quality oriented - “Do it right the first time”
• Reliable & dependable
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Professional demeanor and respectful in all situations.
• Honest with good integrity.
• Positive attitude & team player
• Flexible and willing to help others
• Familiarity with one or more 3D CAD software tools (Autodesk preferred).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Knowledge of metal fabrication methods and materials.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision.

Description

Bring a product from concept to reality through manufacturing. Do you enjoy bringing 2-D and 3-D geometry into a physical working part? If you have a strong mechanical aptitude, good visual skills, with attention to detail, are self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment, we are the place to start a career in drafting/ estimating/ design.

As a company we value teamwork, finding solutions, personal accountability, and accuracy. A critical position in this organization is the CAD/PD role. This position is primarily responsible for estimating projects using available software packages, providing CAD support to translate customer orders into appropriate shop input files. Additionally, this position will be responsible for maintaining the CAD section's Access reports. This will include generating several bill of materials to projects designed by other members of the CAD section.