CAD Technician

Vulcan Metals Corporation; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Unionized Work Environment

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life and AD&D coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid Holidays, PTO, and Vacation

401(k) with company match

Employee Training and Education Reimb.

Company values in practice

Job summary

Vulcan Metals Corporation, located in Tacoma, is seeking a CAD Engineer to bridge manufacturing engineering and operations. You will develop and modify 3D CAD models, enhance tooling designs, improve material flow, and help raise casting and machining quality.

The role supports process-improvement initiatives and includes accounting-related tasks to monitor financial performance and resource utilization.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, CAD Design, or related field.
• 3+ years CAD experience in foundry, machining, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with GD&T, 3D visualization, and drafting.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in the use of CAD software.
• Collaborate with process engineers and production teams to integrate CAD models into casting, machining, and finishing workflows.
• Provide technical support by interpreting CAD designs and specifications.
• Maintain an organized CAD model library and ensure adherence to GD&T standards.
• Perform solidification modelling.
• Support CAM toolpath planning.
• Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD experience

3D modeling

GD&T

CAM toolpath support

Solidification modeling

Attention to detail

Excel & ERP

Education

Associate's degree, vocational training or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering/CAD

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

Magmasoft

Pattern-making

Job description

About Us:

Vulcan Metals Corporation is a leader in complex engineered castings, delivering critical components to industries such as Rail, Military, Oil & Gas, and Power Generation. With over 100 years of innovation, we're known for precision, reliability, and making a real impact. Join us and be part of a legacy built on excellence!

Position Overview:

The Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Engineer at Vulcan Metals Tacoma serves as a key link between Plant Manufacturing Engineering and Operations, ensuring the seamless integration of casting and machining designs into production processes. This role is responsible for developing and modifying 3D CAD models, while collaborating closely with engineers and production teams to enhance tooling designs, optimize material flow, and improve casting and machining quality.

The position also requires participation in process-improvement and continuous-improvement initiatives. In addition, the role includes performing certain accounting and resource-tracking activities necessary to monitor the team's financial performance and utilization.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Proficient in the use of CAD software


• Collaborate with process engineers and production teams to integrate CAD models into casting, machining, and finishing workflows


• Provide technical support to Engineering and Operations by interpreting CAD designs and engineering specifications


• Maintain an organized CAD model library and ensure adherence to GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) standards


• Perform solidification modelling


• Support CAM toolpathing


• Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives


• Perform other duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree, vocational training, or equivalent technical education in Mechanical Engineering, CAD Design, or a related field.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrate initiative, and collaborate effectively.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience:

• 3+ Years of CAD experience in foundry, machining, or manufacturing environments.


• Experience with mechanical drafting, GD&T, and 3D visualization.


• Preferred: CREO and/or SolidWorks; casting simulation software (preferably Magmasoft); pattern-making processes; foundry casting, machining, and tooling design.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Proficiency with CAD software, 3D modeling, and interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications.


• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), CAM toolpath support, and solidification modeling.


• Attention to detail, sound deductive reasoning, and organized CAD model/document control.


• Microsoft Excel and ERP software.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.


• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.


• Ability to use stairs occasionally.

Pay Range:

$34.00 - $40.00 an hour (depending on experience)

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm

Why join our team at Vulcan Metals?

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy; physically and mentally has always been our top priority. We encourage and support dynamic and flexible work options to promote a healthy balance and let you get the most out of your time.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay


• Unionized Work Environment


• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options


• Life and AD&D coverage provided by Vulcan Metals Corp.


• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage provided by Vulcan Metals Corporation


• Paid Holidays, PTO, and Vacation


• 401(k) with a company match


• Employee Training and Education Reimbursement opportunities


• We also recognize and reward our employees for the great outcomes they produce and for living Our Values with local programs.

Prior to commencing employment, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination, including drug testing, and a background check.

Vulcan Metals Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

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