Senior CAD Drafter - SolidWorks & Precision Design

ARA Brand; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. invites a Senior Drafter to work on-site in Madison, AL. You will prepare design drawings from sketches, digitize and revise drawings, perform calculations, and ensure tolerances and dimensions are correct.

The role requires initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision while coordinating with engineering and production teams. Candidates must have a high school diploma with 5–6 years drafting experience; proficiency in Solidworks; strong

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent with 5–6 years drafting experience.
• Proficient in CAD and Solidworks.
• Experience producing drawings with dimensions and tolerances.
• Ability to analyze designs and provide technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop design drawings according to engineering sketches and proposal specifications.
• Digitize, edit, and revise engineering drawings of components, parts, circuits, structures and assemblies.
• Perform calculations to determine scales, dimensions, tolerances and cross-sections.
• Sketch rough layouts and compute angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii and hole locations.
• Collaborate with drafting and engineering teams to address design challenges.

Skills

Advanced CAD drafting

Strong attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent + advanced training

Associates Degree (nice to have)

Tools

Solidworks

CAD software (general)

Job description

Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. invites a Senior Drafter to work on-site in Madison, AL. You will prepare design drawings from sketches, digitize and revise drawings, perform calculations, and ensure tolerances and dimensions are correct.

The role requires initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision while coordinating with engineering and production teams. Candidates must have a high school diploma with 5–6 years drafting experience; proficiency in Solidworks; strong