CAD Drafter
Drafting and Preparation
The CAD Drafter will draft and prepare complete and accurate product drawings from observation, measurements, sketches, and specifications, utilizing CAD software. They will also prepare electronic layouts, charts, detailed scale drawings including materials and equipment requirements using sketches and specifications.
Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas and related data to assess factors affecting component or machinery designs, and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
Create layout, product specifications and drawings for outside vendor sourced items; review schematics and answer related questions.
Organize and maintain current and archive files of CAD drawings; assist with organizing and storing electronic engineering drawing files; set and maintain standard for CAD drawing templates to ensure consistency and accuracy within the company.
Technical Guidance
Provide technical guidance and direction for various departments, including but not limited to Quality, Production and Purchasing, in interpretation, creation and implementation of specifications and requirements in use of CAD files.
Setup and Conversion
Set up and convert drawing formats and configuration files to be compatible with CATIA so as to support global Engineering Change Notice process and Enterprise Resource Planning conversion.
Meetings
Attend scheduled meetings as required or assigned.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of computer programs such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel and Word, SmarTeam, SAP, LiveLink
- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics and their applications
- Knowledge of technical drawing
- Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 desired
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to analyze product designs and translate into drawings
- Ability to pay close attention to detail
- Ability to work with others in a team environment