CAD Drafter / Designer - Remote Opportunity

Shickel Corporation; Bridgewater (VA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Drafter to join their team in Bridgewater. In this pivotal role, you will receive assignments from the Drafting Manager and collaborate closely with project managers and engineers to create detailed design and submittal drawings for mechanical equipment. Your expertise in CAD and mechanical design will be essential as you analyze engineering sketches and specifications, aiding in project estimation and materials pricing. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, contributing to the successful delivery of innovative solutions in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD software for drafting and design.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret engineering sketches and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed design and submittal drawings for mechanical equipment.
• Assist project managers in estimating jobs and pricing materials.

Skills

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Analytical Skills

Project Estimation

Mechanical Design

Education

Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Drafting Software

Job description

SUMMARY

Receive various assignments from the Drafting Manager, project managers, and engineers. Develop detailed design and submittal drawings and related specifications for fabrication and mechanical equipment. Provide assistance to project engineers and managers on their assigned projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Analyze engineering sketches, specifications, and related data and drawings to determine design factors such as size, shape, and arrangement of parts.
2. Aid project managers and engineers in estimating jobs, pricing materials, and making cut lists to obtain prices on materials and outside labor. Aid project managers and engineers on-site in obtaining information and sketching projects.
3. Sketch rough layouts of machines and compute angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii, clearances, tolerances, and location of holes.
4. Use computer-assisted drafting equipment and software (CAD) to develop accurate submittal and fabrication drawings—update drawings based on comments from project managers, architects, and after field dimensions are taken. Accurately estimate and communicate work schedule and completion dates.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.