CAD Designer 2

About the Role

The CAD Designer 2 creates accurate and detailed erection drawings for EFCO forming systems with minimal supervision. This role collaborates with engineers and project teams to resolve design challenges, ensure quality standards, mentor entry-level designers, and enhance team efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Erection Drawings (40%)
  • Develop moderately complex erection drawings for custom and standard jobs.
  • Collaborate with engineers and team members to solve layout issues and ensure drawing quality.
• Design Adjustments and Problem-Solving (20%)
  • Identify and resolve design issues.
  • Apply sound judgment and creativity to deliver solutions that align with project needs and EFCO standards.
• Project Coordination and Communication (15%)
  • Serve as a key contact for project-related questions.
  • Support drawing clarity, schedule awareness, and internal alignment by applying strong organizational awareness.
• Training and Mentorship (15%)
  • Support onboarding and technical growth of junior drafters.
  • Promote consistent drafting practices and professionalism across the team.
• Standards Improvement (10%)
  • Contribute to the review and improvement of EFCO's drafting standards and procedures.
  • Ensure accuracy and responsibility in documentation and process updates.
• Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities.

Requirements

• Education: Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of drafting or engineering experience. Customer/job site experience a plus.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software. Familiarity with database systems preferred.
• Other Requirements:
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.
  • Basic mathematical and mechanical aptitude.
  • No travel required.

Skills

• 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.
• Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.

Working Arrangement

This role will be based out of our Columbus, OH 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 (motions) 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 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
• Capacity to think, concentrate, and focus for long periods of time: Frequently
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language: Frequently
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions: Frequently
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language: Frequently
• Capacity to express thoughts orally: Frequently
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or designated worksite.
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises, etc.