Cad Operator III

Applied Technical Systems; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Technical Systems is seeking a CAD Operator III in Panama City, FL. The role requires an Active Secret Clearance and a robust CAD background to translate engineering drawings into detailed 2D drawings and 3D models.

You will work with engineers and developers to provide innovative solutions under tight deadlines, using SolidWorks and Solid Edge, with strong math skills and proficiency in MS Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in engineering design technology or similar discipline.
• Minimum 4 years CAD drafting experience translating drawings to 2D CAD.
• Experience with SolidWorks; Solid Edge required.
• Strong math skills for measurements and calculations.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce drawings, charts, graphs, and tables from instructions using standard drafting procedures.
• Use CAD tools to scale, dimension, and line-locate components and subsystems.
• Calculate dimensions or weights using mathematical formulas.
• Collaborate with engineers and developers to depict design characteristics.
• Contribute design modifications to improve quality and production operations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Strong math skills

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

2D/3D CAD drafting

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title

Cad Operator III

Education

Associate Degree

Location

Panama City - Panama City, FL US (Primary)

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Category

Engineering

Job Type

Full-time

Travel

0 - 25%

Job Description

We are seeking a CAD Operator to join our ranks.

You will need an Active Secret Clearance to perform the work.

This work is both high profile and highly complex, so we are looking for problem-solvers that are able to work quickly to provide innovative solutions.

While job-skills are—of course—the thing we look at most. Our tight deadlines mean that this person must also be flexible to jump in when and where needed.

• Associate’s Degree in engineering design technology or similar discipline; plus a minimum of four years of recent, relevant CAD drafting experience using SolidWorks.
• Minimum 4 years recent experience translating engineering drawings, markups and 3D models into 2D CAD drawings for a combination of structural, mechanical, architectural, electrical and instrumentation.
• Solid Edge experience required.
• Strong math skills for basic calculations and measurements.
• Must be able to meet deadlines efficiently.
• Ability to select and apply appropriate engineering standards and procedures and verify compliance.
• Ability to visualize three-dimensional, dynamic systems.
• Ability to communicate and work with and support engineers.
• Ability to work as part of a team to solve technical problems.
• Ability to use knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to complete drawings.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel required.

# of Hires Needed

2

Hiring Manager

BARRIENTOS, GABRIELLE (Technical Writer II - Panama City - Maintenance Support Group (1.01))

Job Requirements

• Produce drawings, charts, graphs, and tables from specified instructions using standard drafting procedures to depict new components, assemblies, systems, or subsystems.
• Use of computer-aided design or other graphic tools or drafting techniques to perform scaling, dimensioning, or line locating.
• Calculate various dimensions or weights using mathematical formulas.
• Work with engineers and developers to accurately depict the desired design characteristics.
• Contribute design modifications to improve quality of product or facilitate production operations.
• Assist engineers and project leads in obtaining necessary drawings and information to implement improvement projects.