Plasma/Laser HVAC CAD Inputter

Tempe Mechanical; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing Retirement Plan

ZayZoon - Wages on Demand

6 Paid Holidays

48 Hours of Paid Time Off

40 Hours of Sick Time

Job summary

Tempe Mechanical is seeking an HVAC CAD Inputter for its corporate office in Tempe, AZ, with travel to job sites in the Greater Phoenix Area. The role focuses on accurately entering ductwork and HVAC components into CAD/CAM software for fabrication and coordination.

The position requires reading mechanical plans, knowledge of HVAC systems, and familiarity with sheet-metal workflows. It offers comprehensive benefits and advancement opportunities within the fabrication division.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD drafting for HVAC ductwork and components.
• Ability to read mechanical, architectural, and structural drawings.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, duct types, and fabrication methods.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in drafting.

Responsibilities

• Input HVAC duct systems into CAD/CAM software from design drawings or field markups.
• Build and modify 2D/3D models to meet project requirements and fabrication standards.
• Ensure accuracy of dimensions, materials, connectors, gauges, seams, and reinforcement.
• Prepare shop drawings, fabrication files, and material lists.
• Coordinate with shop foreman and fabrication teams.
• Maintain revision control and organized file structures.
• Review plans for completeness and identify discrepancies.

Skills

Practicam CAD

Plan reading

HVAC knowledge

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Math basics

Sheet-metal workflows

SMACNA standards

BIM coordination

CNC-ready files

Tools

Practicam CAD software

BIM tools

CNC file creation

Job description

Plasma/Laser HVAC CAD Inputter

Fabrication & Manufacturing Division

Reports To: Director of HVAC

Location: Corporate Office: 303 W Elliott Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284 - travel to job sites across the Greater Phoenix Area

Compensation: $27.00 – $30.00 hourly, based on skills, experience, performance, and ongoing training attendance

POSITION SUMMARY

The HVAC CAD Inputter is responsible for accurately entering, updating, and preparing sheet-metal ductwork and HVAC system components into CAD/CAM software for fabrication and coordination. This role supports estimating, fabrication, and project management teams by ensuring that drawings and takeoffs are precise and aligned with project specifications.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

CAD/CAM Input & Modeling

• Input HVAC duct systems into CAD/CAM software from design drawings, engineer plans, or field markups.
• Build and modify 2D or 3D models to meet project requirements and fabrication standards.
• Ensure accuracy of dimensions, materials, connectors, gauges, seams, and reinforcement.

Fabrication Support

• Prepare shop drawings, fabrication files, and material lists.
• Coordinate with shop foreman and fabrication teams.

Documentation & Quality Control

• Maintain revision control and organized file structures.
• Review plans for completeness and identify discrepancies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Practicam CAD software in HVAC mechanical drafting a plus.
• Ability to read mechanical, architectural, and structural plans.
• Understanding of HVAC systems, duct types, and installation methods.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Basic math and geometry skills.
• Experience with sheet-metal fabrication workflows.
• Familiarity with SMACNA standards.
• Knowledge of BIM coordination tools.
• Experience producing CNC-ready files.

BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
• ZayZoon - Wages on Demand
• 6 Paid Holidays
• 48 Hours of Paid Time Off
• 40 Hours of Sick Time

OUR PROMISE

Tempe Mechanical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.