CAD Designer

Description


Who We Are

Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative, integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services.

With four shipyards, six dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases and at historic shipyards, our 2,500 dedicated employees across four states - from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk - personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation - through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the world-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security. For more information, visit vigor.net.

HOURLY RATE: $35.65

TYPICAL WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a full-time, on-site SolidWorks CAD Technician position that requires the individual to support the team in their CAD/CAM design workflow within an active production environment. Our department is responsible for surveying, designing, and drafting across multiple crafts (structural, pipe, sheet metal, etc.) for various commercial and government projects.

This role is tightly integrated with field operations and production. The CAD/CAM Designer will regularly work with incomplete or evolving information and must be comfortable translating real-world conditions into constructible drawings, layouts, and reference models. Accuracy, adaptability, and clear communication are critical.
We are seeking a key team member who can support ongoing work, respond to production-driven priorities, and grow into additional responsibilities.

EXPECTATIONS:

• SolidWorks proficiency (required) for weldments, sheetmetal, multi-body parts, assemblies, & drawings
• Very strong computer skills and experience with Rhino, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) preferred
• Comfort communicating directly on the manufacturing floor with foremen, operators, and production leads
• Support the department with a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:
• Setting up projects and gathering field and design information
• Identifying material needs and generating Excel-based material take-offs and purchasing lists
• Organizing files, drawings, and documentation for upcoming and active projects
• Generating work orders, and reports for production
• Assisting with planning, coordination, and miscellaneous technical tasks as required
• Ability to make real-time decisions with incomplete or imperfect data while balancing accuracy, schedule, and constructability
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively between designers, survey staff, supervisors, and multiple crafts
• Ability to perform and thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, production-driven construction environment while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
• May frequently visit active work areas that are noisy, hot, dirty, and visually obstructed, where equipment protection, personal safety, and situational awareness are critical

TECHNICAL & PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

• Proficient knowledge of structural design concepts and related CAD software
• Understanding of drafting principles, techniques, and procedures related to steel and structural fabrication
• Familiarity with interpreting field measurements, survey data, or scan data and incorporating it into CAD models or drawings
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Excellent print reading and problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to work independently while communicating effectively with the team
• Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM, ProNest, point cloud data and, 3D scanner technology a plus

WORK STYLE & MINDEST:

• Comfortable working independently with minimal instruction once objectives are defined
• Able to rapidly shift priorities based on production and project needs
• Willing to support non-design and non-survey tasks during slow periods to assist the department as a whole
• Understands that "perfect information" is not always available and can make sound engineering and drafting decisions in real-world conditions
• Desire to learn new tools, workflows, and processes as project demands evolve

OTHER NOTES:
This is a project-based role, and workload may fluctuate; flexibility and adaptability are essential.


This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to US Persons only (i.e. US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, legally recognized asylees and refugees, and persons protected under INA). Successful job candidates will be asked to provide documentation of their US Persons status.

Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre-employment screening.

Vigor Values

Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.

Truth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truth Responsibility: We act on what we know is right Evolution : We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world Love: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in

Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor's Human Resources Department.

In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.