CAD Drafting Intern — Engineering Support & Production

PDM Precast, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PDM Precast, Inc. is seeking a drafting support role to prepare production drawings and provide general engineering and project support. The candidate will work with engineers and coordinators to ensure accurate CAD output for production and client delivery.

Applicants should be enrolled in a CAD drafting program and possess basic Windows/email skills. No prior formal experience is required as on-the-job training will be provided by engineers and project staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret drawings and quickly learn custom AutoCAD programs.
• Basic working knowledge of email and Windows operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare piece drawings and details as required.
• Make changes to CAD drawings as required or directed.
• Provide general support assistance as required.
• Ensure output is accurate, clear, and usable by production or client.
• Maintain lead times to support the production schedule.
• Monitor the production schedule and workflow for timely deliverables.
• Collaborate with project manager/engineer/coordinator to resolve casting and field issues.
• Assist other drafters and coordinators during scheduling conflicts.
• Work with project engineers, coordinators, and checkers.
• Be involved with project management and production departments.
• Be proactive with daily activities and schedules.
• Embrace change and support teamwork.
• Demonstrate honest and ethical behavior in business transactions.
• Train under Engineers, Coordinators, Drafters, and/or Checkers.

Skills

Reading drawings

Windows basics

Communication

Education

Currently enrolled in CAD drafting program

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

PDM Precast, Inc. is seeking a drafting support role to prepare production drawings and provide general engineering and project support. The candidate will work with engineers and coordinators to ensure accurate CAD output for production and client delivery.

Applicants should be enrolled in a CAD drafting program and possess basic Windows/email skills. No prior formal experience is required as on-the-job training will be provided by engineers and project staff.