CAD Technician, Structural

Contech Engineered Solutions; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Career Growth

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Contech Engineered Solutions in Winchester, KY seeks a CAD Technician to support engineering and sales through design and drafting services. You will use AutoCAD and related tools to produce detailed drawings and BOMs for fabrication and installation, ensuring accurate dimensions and timely delivery.

Responsibilities include validating critical dimensions, performing necessary calculations, collaborating with design staff, and maintaining standard details for product families.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Drafting, Engineering, or AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, manuals, and engineering concepts.
• Strong AutoCAD proficiency and familiarity with current software versions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent math skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changes and delays.
• Strong reading/interpreting of documents, site plans, and engineering concepts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and Drafting: create detailed drawings and BOMs for fabrication and installation.
• Critical Dimensions: verify dimensions from plans and manuals.
• Software Expertise: use AutoCAD, AutoCAD 3D, Civil 3D, Fusion 360, Inventor daily.
• Calculations: perform calculations for fabrication drawings.
• Collaboration: coordinate with design staff and review drawings with peers.
• Quality Assurance: produce accurate drawings for design staff approval.
• Project Prioritization: prioritize projects based on due dates.
• Standardization: develop and maintain standard and custom details for product families.
• Communication: interface between operations, plant managers, and engineers.
• Field Visits: occasional site visits to manufacturing facilities or installations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Reading drawings

Mathematical aptitude

Education

Associates degree in Drafting/Engineering/AutoCAD

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD 3D

Civil 3D

Fusion 360

Inventor

Job description

At our company, we believe in fostering a positive and collaborative work environment where teamwork is at the forefront. The CAD Technician plays a crucial role in supporting engineering and sales efforts by providing design and drafting services.

What We Offer:

• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of achieving your professional goals without compromising your personal life.
• Career Growth: Join an industry leader known for its world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to new heights.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package with options that cater to you and your family's needs.

About the Role:

As a CAD Technician, your primary responsibilities include:

• Design and Drafting: Utilize custom programs to independently create detailed drawings and, when necessary, bills of material for the manufacture and installation of our products.
• Critical Dimensions: Review design information, site plans, and manuals to determine critical dimensions for designs.
• Software Expertise: Utilize applications such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD 3D, Civil 3D, Fusion 360, and Inventor daily to complete drawings within project deadlines.
• Calculations: Perform necessary calculations to generate design information required for the creation of fabrication drawings.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with the design staff to determine design requirements, modifications, and resolve issues. Submit and review drawings with peers as needed before design staff review.
• Quality Assurance: Efficiently produce accurate drawings for review and approval by the design staff.
• Project Prioritization: Prioritize assigned projects based on due dates.
• Standardization: Develop and maintain standard and custom details for all product families.
• Communication: Serve as an interface between commercial operations, plant managers, customer service representatives, and structural engineers when necessary.
• Field Visits: Occasionally visit manufacturing facilities or product installation sites.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Drafting, Engineering, or AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, technical manuals, and engineering concepts.
• Strong technical skills, including an academic background in AutoCAD and proficiency in current versions of AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent mathematical skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changes, delays, and unexpected events.
• Strong ability to read and interpret documents, technical manuals, site plans, and engineering concepts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

If you are a CAD professional with a keen eye for detail, expertise in AutoCAD, and a passion for precision and collaboration, we encourage you to apply for the CAD Technician position. Your work will contribute significantly to our design and production processes.