CAD Designer

About the role

This CAD Designer role focuses on creating accurate and detailed project and shop drawings that support safe and efficient manufacturing and fabrication processes. You will collaborate closely with customers, vendors, and internal manufacturing teams to translate concepts into precise 2D and 3D designs using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD. The position offers exposure to a variety of projects in construction, mechanical, and fabrication environments, with a strong emphasis on clear communication and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Work with customers to develop detailed project and shop drawings that meet technical requirements and design specifications.
• Create accurate 2D and 3D custom drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD for use in fabrication and manufacturing.
• Assist fabrication teams by answering design-related questions that arise during the manufacturing process.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing teams to identify and implement process improvements based on design and production feedback.
• Provide clear and complete design information to support safe and efficient manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate and maintain a high level of communication with internal teams and external vendors and customers to ensure alignment on project requirements and timelines.
• Apply knowledge of mechanical design, sheet metal, and fabrication practices to produce practical and manufacturable designs.
• Prepare and update drafting and mechanical drafting documentation to reflect design changes and project progress.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency with CAD software, including experience using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD for 2D and 3D design.
• Experience in mechanical design and drafting, with the ability to produce detailed and accurate technical drawings.
• Background in construction, mechanical, or fabrication environments.
• Understanding of fabrication processes, including sheet metal and mechanical components.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal manufacturing teams.
• Ability to support safe manufacturing processes through clear and complete design documentation.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment, with fabrication experience preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field preferred.
• Experience with mechanical drafting and design in a production or fabrication setting.
• Familiarity with Revit as an additional design tool.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Comfort working in environments related to construction, mechanical systems, or fabrication.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing and fabrication-focused environment where you collaborate closely with production and engineering teams. You will regularly use Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and other CAD tools to create 2D and 3D drawings that support real-world manufacturing processes. The work involves frequent interaction with internal stakeholders and external vendors and customers to ensure designs are practical, safe, and aligned with project requirements. Expect a setting that emphasizes process improvement, clear communication, and hands-on collaboration with fabrication and mechanical teams.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $20.00 – $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)