CAD Specialist

Carpenter Co.; Taylorsville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit-sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Carpenter Co. in Taylorsville, NC is seeking a CAD Specialist to manage contour cutting programming and operator training, entering parts into the CAD system and ensuring up-to-date pattern data.

The role blends office and production environments, with frequent interaction across production, sales and management, and requires high school education, CAD experience, and proficiency in Word/Excel. The company offers benefits, tuition reimbursement after 1 year, and opportunities for long-term

Qualifications

• Six month CAD experience a must.
• Read and interpret a tape measure.
• Training for this job will require six months to one year.
• Computer familiarity with CAD experiences.
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to grasp computer operations.
• Must have knowledge of Word, Excel and CAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Initial entry and maintenance of all contour cutting operations that pertains to programming of machine. Enter all parts into the CAD system for the contour cutters.
• Performs general clerical duties, routine data entry necessary for the patterns costing systems and order entry.
• Routinely corresponds with production crew, sales, management.
• Assign cutting definitions including start entry exit transition and lower cutting path.
• Maintain part entry accuracy.
• Assist in maintaining the pattern costing system. Add and update parts specifications change.
• Insure the latest product revisions are up to date and loaded on the appropriate cutting machine.

Skills

CAD

Math skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

CAD software

UKG

Job description

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another - all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co has an immediate opening for a CAD Specialist position at our Taylorsville, NC manufacturing plant reporting to the Branch Manager.

Job Summary

Responsible for initial entry and maintenance of all contour cutting operations as it pertains to programming of machines and training of operators. Provide necessary information for the Pattern Costing Systems. Scan completed drawings into data base for use as paperless shop floor specs.

Position Scope

Frequent communication with various members of production crew, sales, and management. Constant communication with operators to verify production schedule. Works in an office environment as well as a normal production environment with exposure to temperature changes. Major challenge of the position involves accurately entering cutting patterns and insuring best material yield.

Education

Requisites: Major duties and responsibilities of the job can be satisfactorily performed with a high school education or GED.

Experience

Some previous machine operation experience is required to perform the job. On the job training is provided. Computer experience preferred.

Competencies

• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Responsibilities

• Initial entry and maintenance of all contour cutting operations that pertains to programming of machine. Enter all parts into the CAD system for the contour cutters.
• Performs general clerical duties, routine data entry necessary for the patterns costing systems and order entry.
• Routinely corresponds with production crew, sales, management.
• Assign cutting definitions including start entry exit transition and lower cutting path.
• Maintain part entry accuracy.
• Assist in maintaining the pattern costing system. Add and update parts specifications change.
• Insure the latest product revisions are up to date and loaded on the appropriate cutting machine.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six month CAD experience a must.
• Read and interpret a tape measure.
• Training for this job will require six months to one year.
• Computer familiarity with CAD experiences.
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to grasp computer operations.
• Must have knowledge of Word, Excel and CAD experience.

Non-Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot problems with contour cutters. Repair if possible. Isolate problem for mechanic or technician to repair.
• Train new operators and cross train present operators on contour cutters.
• Assist department manager in producing initial prototype.
• Duties subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Benefits

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive benefits package including excellent health insurance, generous profit‑sharing plan, and much more. We offer long‑term career opportunities for our employees in a stable industry and clean working environment. We also offer tuition reimbursement to our employees after 1 year of service.

Education

• High School or better

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• UKG

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self‑Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic. Carpenter Co. conducts pre‑employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.