CAD Designer 1

About the Role

The CAD Designer 1 creates accurate erection drawings that visually represent EFCO forming systems for use in sales, manufacturing, and field operations. This role supports project objectives while growing technical expertise in drafting, EFCO equipment, and engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Erection Drawings (70%)
  • Create basic erection drawings for standard and custom projects under supervision.
  • Ensure clarity and accuracy by following EFCO procedures, collaborating with engineers, and validating all design details.
• Equipment Support (20%)
  • Assist with equipment list setup and adjustments for assigned jobs.
  • Support alignment with project specs and priorities across districts through strong organizational awareness.
• Learning and Development (10%)
  • Participate in training programs and mentorship to improve product knowledge and CAD skills.
  • Use creativity to solve design challenges and support ongoing innovation initiatives.
• Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities.
• Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at management’s discretion to meet business needs.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Drafting coursework preferred.
• Experience: Construction or engineering experience preferred.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in basic CAD software required.
• Other Requirements:
  • Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills required.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving ability.

Core Competencies

• Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
• Creativity: Generates innovative ideas and solutions to improve outcomes or processes.
• Organizational Awareness: Understands the company's structure, priorities, and how decisions impact the broader business.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions.
• Direction, Planning, Organization: Sets clear objectives, aligns efforts, and manages time and resources to achieve results.

Location

This role will be based out of our South Holland, IL location.

Physical Demands

Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.

• Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc. (Constantly)
• Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (Occasionally)
• Stooping: Bending at the waist (Occasionally)
• Sitting/Standing: Must be able to sit or stand as required for extended periods of time (Frequently)
• Lifting: Lifting motions or lifting objects up to 20 lbs (Occasionally)
• Walking: (Frequently)
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc. (Occasionally)
• Hearing: (Frequently)
• Talking: (Frequently)
• Mental Capacity:
  • Think, concentrate, and focus for long periods of time (Frequently)
  • Read complex documents in the English language (Frequently)
  • Reason and make sound decisions (Frequently)
  • Write complex documents in the English language (Frequently)
  • Express thoughts orally (Frequently)
• Environmental Conditions: Ability to withstand conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises, etc.
• Worksite Requirements: Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or designated worksite.