SolidWorks Engineer / Technician — Custom Metal Parts

Socket.dev; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a SolidWorks Engineer/Technician to bridge design and fabrication in a hands-on manufacturing environment. You will transform customer drawings into production-ready metal parts, creating and updating 2D/3D drawings and BOMs while collaborating closely with machinists and CAD/CAM staff.

The role emphasizes practical problem solving, attention to manufacturability, and direct interaction with shop floor teams to ensure efficient production and high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in custom metal manufacturing, fabrication, machining, or job-shop environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of metal manufacturing processes and production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take projects from customer drawings through production; ensure manufacturability.
• Create, modify, and maintain DXF files, 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings in SolidWorks.
• Turn customer designs into production-ready solutions for custom metal parts.
• Review drawings for missing dimensions, tolerances, and material requirements.
• Collaborate with machinists, welders, fabricators, CNC operators to resolve issues.
• Update production drawings, BOMs, and supporting documentation as needed.

Skills

SolidWorks

Reading drawings

GD&T

Manufacturing knowledge

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or technical education

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a SolidWorks Engineer/Technician to bridge design and fabrication in a hands-on manufacturing environment. You will transform customer drawings into production-ready metal parts, creating and updating 2D/3D drawings and BOMs while collaborating closely with machinists and CAD/CAM staff.

The role emphasizes practical problem solving, attention to manufacturability, and direct interaction with shop floor teams to ensure efficient production and high-quality results.