CAD Technician

Job Description

Job Description

CAD Technician

Paola, KS

Classification:

Full-Time

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Manager of Engineering, the CAD Technician will work closely with Project Engineers to ensure technical design and fabrication requirements are clearly conveyed on 3-D models, 2-D drawings, specifications, and/or instructions.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

 · Demonstrate and instill the company’s core values in all aspects of the job.

· Ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times by following and promoting safety policies and procedures

· In collaboration with other support functions, strive to do things right the first time.

· Review customer specifications and project documents for incorporation into drawing notes, bill of materials, and purchase specifications.

· Develop the Bill of Materials.

· Generate 3-D models, 2-D drawings, specifications, and instructions necessary to convey project requirements to others.

· Transmit all technical documents to the customer including but not limited to: drawings, calculations, quality plans, weld procedures, etc.

· Respond to shop and field questions and/or non-conformances.

· Identify customer-initiated changes to project scope and generate appropriate cost change notices.

· Learn and remain current with all code rules and requirements.

· Support shop with layouts, templates, etc.

· Assist with updating of the in-house programs.

· Be involved in the development and revision of Engineering Standards.

· Participate in general process improvements and initiatives.

Qualifications :

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge is qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Education/ Experience:

· Technical or trade school certificate in CAD design or a related field required.

· A minimum of 2 years of 2-D mechanical CAD design preferred. 

· Experience with 3D piping design preferred.

· Experience with Auto Desk Inventor and/or Plant 3D preferred.

· Fabrication, weld shop, or machine shop experience preferred.

Skills:

· Exceptional computer design capabilities

· Accurate typing skills

· Good telephone techniques

· Good Interpersonal relations skills

· Good oral and written communication skills

· Strong time management skills

· Excellent judgment abilities

· Good mechanical and math aptitude

· Exceptional proficiency with computers

· Working knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Office

Licenses:

· Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability required.

 

EOE/Veterans/Disabled

 

\nCompany Description

Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of large steel fabricated products for the energy, chemical, and aerospace industries.

Company Description

Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of large steel fabricated products for the energy, chemical, and aerospace industries.