CAD Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:  CAD Specialist  

Division:  Precision Pulley & Idler (PPI)

F LSA:  Non-Exempt  

Grade: 3

Job Status:  Full-Time  

Travel Required: <5%  

Revision Date:  July 1, 2021 

Reports To:  Engineering Manager

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Responsible for reviewing, detailing and resolving problems with specifications and engineering requirements turned into technical documents for communication with other areas within company and customers using CAD and other software.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

More specifically, the employee owner will:

• Detail engineered designs including geometry, fits, tolerances, instructions and material specifications on documents for action by other areas within company and customers using CAD software.
• Review Customer and Engineering specifications and determine course of action to resolve difficulties of component manufacture and/or purchase.
• Create drawings and/or solid models for customers to use in their layouts.
• Update, maintain and archive records utilizing document control system.
• Coordinate with other team members to design, layout, and detail components and systems.
• Resolve design and/or production problems and correct operating deficiencies.
• Coordinate with team members to continuously identify and improve systems, reduce errors and problems, and increase efficiencies.
• Process Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO) utilizing document control systems.
• Assist other areas within the company with CAD needs
• Possess working knowledge in AutoCAD and/or SOLIDWORKS software programs. 
• May require domestic and international travel.
• Continually participate in additional training related to the job.
• Perform extra assignments in other areas and related task assignments in the work area.
• Regular, consistent attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Working knowledge of CAD software
• Practical mechanical aptitude to understand the functionality of machinery and equipment
• Must have technical comprehension skills to read and understand requirements from specifications, drawings, instructions, and other design input information.
• Must be capable of working independently.
• Good interpersonal communication skills working with Engineering, Shop and Field personnel.
• Understanding of fabrication and dimensioning practices as they relate to the construction of equipment
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Required knowledge / experience in MS Office and email using MS Windows platform; AutoCad (applicable release), Inventor or other solid modeling software.

EDUCATION – EXPERIENCE – COMPUTER SKILLS 

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or
• six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or 
• equivalent combination of education and experience.

TRAINING – CERTIFICATIONS – LICENSES 

• Formal training in AutoCAD and/or SOLIDWORKS software programs. 
• Capable of acquiring proficiency in SOLIDWORKS PDM software.
• Capable of acquiring proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint software.

COMPETENCIES

To perform this position successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following work competencies:

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; uses equipment properly.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves issues in a timely manner.
• Communication Skills – Speaks clearly, listens and receives clarification, responds to questions.
• Dependability -  Follows instructions, responds to management direction, and takes responsibility.
• Quality Assurance - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ethics/Professionalism - Treats people with respect; works ethically and with integrity.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures. 
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee:

• Must be able to frequently stoop/bend.
• Must be able to regularly use hands and arms.
• Must be able to regularly stand and walk. 
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
• Specific hearing abilities required for this job include the ability to hear equipment alarms and the ability to hear instructions from others

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 
• Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection are required in production areas and when posted. 
• Other PPE required in some customer facilities.

OTHER DUTIES

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 owner for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Precision, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective and current employee owners to discuss potential accommodations with Precision, Inc.