CAD Operator

Lowen; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Direct Deposit

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Lowen Corporation in Hutchinson, Kansas is seeking a 1st Shift CAD Operator to set up, program, and operate a CAD digital machine for custom vinyl graphics. The role may include assisting with finishing tasks and maintaining high quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have basic computer skills, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Safety and housekeeping are emphasized as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Operate CAD machine to produce vinyl graphics per job traveler specifications.
• Work with i-cut software and machine setup.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards.
• Meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate CAD machine to produce custom shape/cut vinyl products.
• Understand job traveler, machine set-up, and i-cut software.
• Proof new art from prepress.
• Locate, use, and update CAD files.
• Produce basic CAD “cut-only” jobs on pigmented vinyl.
• Proofread, verify, and produce Micro-Cut orders.
• Examine products for quality; adjust as needed.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain housekeeping standards.
• Assist in other finishing operations as needed.
• Remove excess vinyl while other graphics are cutting.
• Produce consistent quality graphics.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Deadline driven

Troubleshooting

Tools

i-cut software

CAD machine

Job description

1st Shift CAD Operator

Who Are We?

Lowen Corporation is located in Hutchinson, Kansas and is a world-class provider of graphic solutions for branding, advertising, information and display; serving the most recognized commercial brands within its major operating divisions. Family owned and operated for over seven decades, Lowen has built a reputation for dependability, quality of the highest standard and superior value for our customers.

Job Summary

Sets up, programs, and operates a CAD digital machine per job traveler specifications. May also assist with weeding, cutting, and other finishing-area tasks.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operate CAD machine to produce custom shape/cut vinyl products
• Understand job traveler, machine set-up, and i-cut software
• Proof new art from prepress
• Locate, use, and update CAD files
• Produce basic CAD “cut-only” jobs on pigmented vinyl
• Proofread, verify, and produce Micro-Cut orders
• Examine products for quality; adjust as needed
• Remove finished/pre-finished material from cutter for next operation
• Follow all safety rules and regulations
• Maintain housekeeping standards
• Assist in other finishing operations as needed
• Remove excess vinyl while other graphics are cutting
• Produce consistent quality graphics

Competencies

• Basic computer knowledge
• Problem-solving skills
• General knowledge of finishing
• Some mechanical aptitude
• Meets deadlines; dependable and reliable
• Basic troubleshooting skills
• Works effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Flexible to respond to changing requirements with tight deadlines

Work Environment

• Heated/cooled production atmosphere
• Cement floor; anti-fatigue mats provided
• Clean working environment

Physical Demands

• Able to stand for entire work period (including overtime as needed)
• Occasional walking, changing position, reaching (including across midline), handling, fingering, feeling, grasping
• Occasional lifting 20–50 lbs; frequent lifting 10–25 lbs

Expected Hours of Work

Full-time; Monday–Friday. Hours may vary by department/shift. Additional hours required to complete projects.

Industry Professionals Across North America

Why Lowen?

The Craft of Precision

At Lowen Corporation we build the graphics and signage that national brands depend on every day. From wide-format digital printing and fleet graphics production to sign manufacturing and nationwide installation, the work our team does shows up in every state.

When you join Lowen you are not just taking a job. You are building a career with a family-owned company that has been investing in its people for over 76 years. We provide the tools, the technology, and the support to help you do the best work of your career.

Financial & Time Off Benefits

• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical & Rx
• Teladoc
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer
• Employee Assistance Programs