Sheet Metal CAD Designer: SolidWorks & Fabrication Drawings

Recruiting Resources, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruiting Resources, Inc. is seeking a skilled CAD Drafter to join our California fabrication team. The role focuses on SolidWorks sheet metal design, producing parts, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings.

You will create flat-patterns, apply bend radii and K-factors, generate BOMs, and export accurate DXF/DWG files for laser cutting. Reverse engineering and on-site measurements are also part of the job.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of hands-on drafting/design experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment, including substantial SolidWorks sheet metal work.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks, especially Sheet Metal, assemblies, and flat-pattern development.
• Ability to independently create sheet metal models and flat patterns with bend allowances, K-factors, and thickness.
• Experience reverse engineering parts using measurements and existing drawings.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings, tolerances, weld symbols, and material specs.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise SolidWorks 3D parts, assemblies, and detailed drawings for sheet metal components.
• Prepare fabrication-ready drawings with dimensions, tolerances, and material specs; export DXF/DWG patterns.
• Reverse engineer existing parts using measurements and available drawings.
• Perform shop and site measurements and document installation conditions.
• Maintain BOMs, part numbers, and revision records; ensure model and drawing consistency.
• Coordinate with engineering and fabrication staff to confirm manufacturability and installation requirements.
• Review drawings for accuracy and resolve shop questions through the approval process.
• Maintain organized project files and revision control.

Skills

SolidWorks Sheet Metal

Drafting

Manufacturing Drawings

Flat Pattern Development

Reverse Engineering

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in drafting/design technology

Tools

DXF/DWG Export

Job description

Recruiting Resources, Inc. is seeking a skilled CAD Drafter to join our California fabrication team. The role focuses on SolidWorks sheet metal design, producing parts, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings.

You will create flat-patterns, apply bend radii and K-factors, generate BOMs, and export accurate DXF/DWG files for laser cutting. Reverse engineering and on-site measurements are also part of the job.