SolidWorks Design Drafter: Production-Ready Drawings

PlayCore; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Aquatics in Missoula, MT is seeking a CAD designer to use SolidWorks to develop accurate production drawings and both custom and standard products. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, customers, and internal teams to ensure product and structural requirements are met and documented.

The role emphasizes precise dimensions, manufacturability, and compliance with quality standards. The candidate will translate concepts into detailed CAD designs, review designs with the

Qualifications

• Hands-on proficiency with SolidWorks and CAD drafting.
• Understanding of building, manufacturing, or production processes.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and measurements.
• Strong spatial reasoning and mathematical accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Use SolidWorks to create concept models and translate approved concepts into accurate, detailed production drawings.
• Design and draft custom and standard products in accordance with company drafting standards.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, customers, and internal partners to confirm product and structural requirements.
• Calculate dimensions, material requirements, weight limitations, and equipment needs.
• Prepare and review sketches with the engineering team before developing final CAD designs.
• Identify potential manufacturing or operational issues and revise designs to improve function, quality, and manufacturability.
• Ensure final designs comply with applicable regulations, specifications, and quality standards.
• Create and maintain build books, product manuals, diagrams, layouts, and step-by-step production documentation.
• Generate and review bills of material for accuracy and completeness.
• Review peer drawings and designs for completeness, consistency, and accuracy.
• Support sales with product specifications and custom-order questions, and assist engineering with new-product development and product improvements.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD drafting

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Spectrum Aquatics in Missoula, MT is seeking a CAD designer to use SolidWorks to develop accurate production drawings and both custom and standard products. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, customers, and internal teams to ensure product and structural requirements are met and documented.

The role emphasizes precise dimensions, manufacturability, and compliance with quality standards. The candidate will translate concepts into detailed CAD designs, review designs with the