Drafting | CAD Tech II

Job Title: Drafting | CAD Tech II
Job Location: Hickory, NC 28601 (Hybrid) – remote mostly and on-site as needed. Must be able to come onsite to the Hickory location as needed and be willing to travel to other NC sites as needed.
Duration: 6 Months+

Product of Position:

• Provide mechanical design and technical support to engineers involved in the design, development and testing of industrial process and automation equipment.
• Assist engineers with the design of mechanical equipment components using both AutoCAD and SolidWorks or Inventor software.
• Create and updates drawings and documentation. 3D Modeling
• Produces equipment and process documentation (spare parts lists, SOP’s, machine specifications, etc.).
• Provide accurate estimates of the time required to complete assigned work.
• Produce equipment and process documentation (spare parts lists, SOP’s, machine specifications, etc.).
• Procure material and process equipment using client’s approved processes.
• Communicates and instructs field or vendor personnel on the proper installation or assembly procedures.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Makes initial design layouts of mechanical systems and subsystems using computer aided design under the direction of an engineer (2D/3D).
• Prepares complete assembly and detail drawings of robot tooling, machine components and associated equipment.
• Prepares documentation packages (drawings and written materials).
• Create prototype parts using 3D printing.
• Compiles Spare Parts Lists.
• Assist engineers with specifications for commercially available material handling equipment and systems.
• Supports project teams with estimates, tracks and reports costs, and project timelines.
• Assists in preparing of training materials and training of plant/customer personnel.
• Communicate technical ideas through the use of graphic, written and oral media.
• Confers with vendors in the final selection of commercial components and writes purchase requisitions.
   

Required Skills:

• Proficient with 3D modeling software, such as SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, or AutoCAD
• Ability to work in a team-based environment and to contribute to a highly matrixed project team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities through sound planning and organizing.
• Ability to select standard mechanical parts from a vendor catalog or by contacting the vendor.
• The ability to work independently without daily/weekly instructions
• Familiarity with machine guarding and safety standards (OSHA, ANSI, ISO)
• Knowledge of ANSI drawing standards (Y14.5).
• Machine design/equipment layout experience
• Ability to work independently to complete drafting and design tasks.
   

Experience:

• 3+ Years in related field. Proficient with 3D modeling software, such as SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, or AutoCAD.
   

Minimum Education:

• AAS in Mechanical Technology or CAD
   

Travel Requirements:

• 20-30% to Project/plant locations and vendor sites as needed
   

Desired Skills:

• Able to communicate clearly to team members, vendors and the customer.
• Willingness to be hands-on with design, testing, and assembly of mechanical parts.
• Familiarity with drawing repository vault (EPDM)
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical curiosity
• Mechanical aptitude
   

Soft Skills:

• Professional, courteous, and positive attitude
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Values diversity in the workplace
• Self-motivator who is engaged with engineers and project requirements.