CAD Designer 1

511 W Armory Dr, South Holland, IL 60473, USA Job Description Posted Friday, May 22, 2026 at 6:00 AM Are you a construction-minded professional with a passion for building and making a lasting impact in the industry? At EFCO, we don’t just build concrete structures, we build careers, partnerships, and opportunities. Established in 1934, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that make construction safer and more efficient. Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, EFCO is a growing, people-focused company committed to Quality, Integrity, Innovation, and Super Service. From engineering and design to manufacturing and field support, we help customers turn vision into reality while achieving the Lowest In-Place Concrete Cost (LIPCC). Purpose The CAD Designer 1 role creates accurate erection drawings that visually represent EFCO forming systems for use in sales, manufacturing, and field operations. This role supports project objectives while growing technical expertise in drafting, EFCO equipment, and engineering principles. Key Responsibilities Erection Drawings (70%) Create basic erection drawings for standard and custom projects under supervision. Ensure clarity and accuracy by following EFCO procedures, collaborating with engineers, and validating all design details. Equipment Support (20%) Assist with equipment list setup and adjustments for assigned jobs. Support alignment with project specs and priorities across districts through strong organizational awareness. Learning and Development (10%) Participate in training programs and mentorship to improve product knowledge and CAD skills. Use creativity to solve design challenges and support ongoing innovation initiatives. Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, to meet organizational goals and priorities. Qualifications Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Drafting coursework preferred. Experience Construction or engineering experience preferred. Computer Skills Proficiency in basic CAD software required. Other Requirements Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills required. Strong organizational and problem-solving ability. Core Competencies Technical Skills Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively. Creativity Generates innovative ideas and solutions to improve outcomes or processes. Organizational Awareness Understands the company’s structure, priorities, and how decisions impact the broader business. Professionalism Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions. Direction, Planning, Organization Sets clear objectives, aligns efforts, and manages time and resources to achieve results. Working Arrangement This role will be based out of our South Holland, IL location. Physical Demands Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly. To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or with or without reasonable accommodation: Balancing - maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.: Constantly Repetitive Motions - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers: Occasionally Stooping – Bending at the waist: Occasionally Sitting/Standing – Must be able to sit or stand as required for extended periods of time: Frequently Lifting motions or lifting objects up to 20 lbs: Occasionally Walking: Frequently Hearing: Frequently Talking: Frequently Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time: Frequently Ability to read complex documents in the English language: Frequently Capacity to reason and make sound decisions: Frequently Ability to write complex documents in the English language: Frequently Capacity to express thoughts orally: Frequently Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or designated worksite Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Life and AD&D Insurance 401k Options Paid Time Off (PTO) Tuition Reimbursement 10 Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP) EFCO Culture and Safety Act with INTEGRITY by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for QUALITY through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace INNOVATION by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver SUPER SERVICE by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations. At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities. This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices & near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any/all injuries – no matter how minor – immediately to their supervisor or manager. Equal Employment Opportunity EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. The company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior leadership, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management. Quality | Integrity | Innovation | Super Service 511 W Armory Dr, South Holland, IL 60473, USA #J-18808-Ljbffr EFCO Corp.