Drawing Specialist

Besser Company; Alpena (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Besser Company in Alpena, Michigan seeks a CAD Designer to design, model, and detail capital equipment layouts for the concrete products industry using SolidWorks/CAD. Responsibilities include creating accurate models, supporting engineering changes, and producing installation and erection drawings that meet customer and company requirements.

You will collaborate with field sales and service teams, originate plant layouts, update sales drawings, and manage drawing revisions with thorough

Qualifications

• Associate degree in CAD or related field.
• Experience in drafting and SolidWorks/CAD.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Strong verbal and written communications.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, and detail capital equipment layouts for the concrete products industry using SolidWorks/CAD.
• Create, draft, and detail drawings and update plant layouts and installation drawings.
• Collaborate with field sales and service teams to ensure specifications are accurate.
• Complete required documentation for drawing revisions and releases.
• Assist with incoming customer calls and support field teams.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in CAD

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Company: Besser Company

Department: Selling Support

Location: Alpena, Michigan

Posted: 09/04/2026

JOB SUMMARY:

This position designs, models, and details capital equipment layouts for the concrete products industry.

Essential Functions

• Works with the field sales team on capital equipment requests.
• Utilizes SolidWorks/CAD systems for model creation, design, drafting, and detailing of all Besser products.
• Originates, develops, and updates plant layouts, sales drawings, and foundation, installation and erection drawings for products to meet defined company or customer requirements.
• Completes required documentation for drawing revisions and releases.
• Collaborates with sales and service representatives in the field to ensure all equipment specifications are accurate.
• Assists with incoming customer calls.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Education:

Associates degree in CAD, a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

Work experience in drafting, design and SolidWorks/CAD.

Skills:

Strong verbal and written communications skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees, management, and customers. Familiarity of a variety of standard industry concepts, practices, and procedures. Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks applications.

Requirements:

Must be willing to travel.