Job Description
Job Description
SolidWorks CADD Drafter
Classification : Non-exempt
Wage : DOE
Your experience will play a factor in your starting wage
Location : Forest Grove, OR
Reports to : CADD Manager
Summary :
RDF&P is a fast-paced team environment company looking for a confident mid-level CAD Drafter with SolidWorks experience.
We are a metal fab shop that works on everything from structural pedestals for the semiconductor industry to handrails for local colleges;
much of the work we do is structural with minor mechanical work here and there. The selected candidate may be required to work as part of a team or individually on a project.
Having a flexible schedule is a must.
A candidate who has worked on detailed structural pedestals has a better chance at this position than others. To be successful as a CADD Technician, you should have extensive work experience with CADD software, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to possibly work with others as a team.
A top-class CADD Technician is a technical wizard, creating exact computer models according to the client’s specifications.
Here at RDF&P, we strive to be the best at what we do and want someone who also strives to be the best. You need to be self-motivated, eager to learn, and reliable.
Consistent attendance is required. Possibility of mandatory overtime on occasion.
A generous benefits package is available after a 90-day probationary period. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance paid for by the company.
Aflac is also available to every employee. We offer a 401k Retirement program after a waiting period with employer matching up to 4%.
Preferred Skill Qualifications :
- CNC Mill programming experience preferred
- Experience level of intermediate or above in SolidWorks required
- Intermediate or above in AutoCAD preferred
- Proficient in MS software package; Excel, Word, etc.
- Experienced in Fusion 360 is beneficial
- Must have digital organization skills and detail-oriented
- Knowledge of Quick Books Online
- Proactive behaviors and the ability to multitask
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members in English both verbal and written
- Must be punctual and ability of a flexible schedule a must
- Precision when articulating designs, analyzing design ideas, and conveying measurements
- Structural conceptualization required
- An understanding of various steels is a plus
- Understanding of welding symbols or the ability to learn them quickly
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment, be approachable, and be a problem solver working your way to the root of a problem
- Detailed and result-driven
- Ability to give a detailed answer to project questions at a moment’s notice
- Adeptness in dealing with highly stressful situations
Duties Include :
- Input design specifications into the CADD software
- Assist in programming / setting up the CNC mill machine
- Answering the fabricator's questions efficiently
- Read IFC’s and Blueprints
- Self and peer quality checks promptly
- Creating CADD models according to client specification
- Working with a design team and individually on CADD projects
- Reviewing CADD models with the client and making minor adjustments
- Basic mathematics including reading a tape measure
Supervisory Responsibilities :
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment :
Office and some shop appropriate attire required (OSHA compliant work boots responsibility of employee). The noise level in the workshop is usually moderate to high.
Physical Demands :
- Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
- Ability to sit for long periods
- Ability to walk back and forth from office to shop
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :
Full-time position Monday through Friday 40 hours per week. 8 : 00 a.m. 4 : 30 p.m. with potential mandatory overtime. The shift may vary upon the manager's decision.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.