CAD Tech

Willbanks Metal; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Willbanks Metal in Fort Worth seeks a detail-focused CAD Technician to create and modify technical drawings using CAD software. You will develop 3D models, collaborate with architects and designers, and ensure drawings meet project requirements.

Candidates should read blueprints, have strong computer skills, and bring experience with metal fabrication. This role is on site in Fort Worth and offers opportunities to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Read and understand blueprints.
• Proficient with computer software and CAD tools.
• Detail-oriented when reading and producing prints.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think creatively and outside the box.
• Effective communication with sales, shop, and customers.
• Show initiative and work well with others.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication industry.

Responsibilities

• Create or modify drawings.
• Maintain and update repetitive drawings.
• Edit and revise new drawings based on WMI requirements.
• Create job sets and nests for production team.
• Work closely with technicians, architects, and designers to develop 3D models of structures and features.
• Review design files against client specs and work orders to make revisions.
• Monitor production progress to determine the efficiency of 3D rendering and documentation.
• Assist in training and educating design staff on new technologies and best practices.
• Perform day-to-day duties involved in generating and maintaining 3D CAD models.
• Check CAD printed outputs when no DXF/DWG is provided.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Initiative

Quality oriented

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

2+ years AutoCAD drafting experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Summary

The CAD Technician will use computer-aided design softwareto make technical drawings. CAD Technician will use computer-aided designprograms to create an image, which may be displayed in three-dimensionalspace. We're looking for a CAD Technician who is highly skilled and hasexperience with a variety of CAD software programs. The ideal candidatewill be able to take on projects of all sizes and difficulty levels and will be able to work independently or as a part of a team.

Job Responsibilities

• Create ormodify drawings.
• Maintainand update repetitive drawings.
• Editand revise new drawings based on WMI requirements.
• Creating job sets and nests for the production team.
• Workclosely with other technicians, architects, and designers to develop andrevise 3D models ofstructures and features.
• Reviewdesign files of completed projects against client specifications and workorders to make necessary revisions.
• Monitorproduction progress to determine the efficiency of 3D rendering anddocumentation.
• Assistin training and educating design and modeling staff on new technologiesand best practices.
• Performday-to-day duties involved in generating and maintaining 3D CADmodels.
• CheckCAD drawn prints when no DXF/DWG is provided (verify it is correct)

Requirements

• Readand understand blueprints
• computerskills
• bevery detailed in reading and producing prints (small detail focused)
• problemsolving skills
• outsidethe box thinking
• communicationskills (sales/shop/customers)
• showinitiative
• workwell with others
• qualityfocused
• knowledgeof metal fabricating industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor'sDegree in Architecture, Construction Management, or related field of workhistory equivalent.
• 2+years proven experience designing and drafting in AutoCAD.
• Abilityto read and interpret construction drawings and maps; prepare accuratedetailed drawings from data supplied by customers
• Knowledgeof tube lasers and robotics.
• Experienceas a design and drafting technician.