Full-Time CAD Designer, Solidworks

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create sheet metal layouts and detailed drawings using SolidWorks software
• Review job specifications and prints for accuracy; modify customer prints for fabrication
• Communicate with sales and shop team members regarding any design changes or issues that arise
• Create samples and/ or working models
• Analyze problems and cultivate alternative solutions
• Produce detailed drawings per specifications of customers
• Prepare routine layouts, detail drawings, assemble drawings, sketches & diagrams
• Perform review of drawing packages for shop execution, resolving of technical issues
• Good understanding of metal fabrication theory, including flat pattern generation, tonnage calculation requirements (cutting and forming)
• Other job duties as assigned per the needs of the Operations Department and the Company

MINMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree in related field or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment
• 1+ years of progressive experience in programming preferred

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3D and 2D solid modeling, Solidworks, Sigmanest or sheet metal layout experience a plus
• Strong technical, data gathering and analysis, and planning skills
• Self-directed individual with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and quickly under the pressure of tight deadlines while managing multiple priorities
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, along with an ability to deal with confusing and contradictory data
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Design to Fabrication experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the team member will be exposed to normal office conditions and usual office equipment such as telephone, personal computer, printers/copiers, reports and files.
• The team member will be constantly required to sit, talk, hear, and type/write.
• The team member will be frequently required to stand, walk, touch/handle/grasp (using hands and fingers), and reach with hands and arms.
• The team member must occasionally bend or squat and lift and/or push up to 10 pounds of general office items.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, far, and field of vision.
• This position requires regular and punctual team member presence.
• This position involves a high degree of sitting and computer work, which requires the physical ability to maintain posture and visual acuity.
• The performance of this position may also include exposure to the manufacturing areas which requires use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses (provided by the company).

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be.

It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of team members under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level or difficulty.

Location: Spokane Valley, WA 99216

Job Type: Full-time

• Pay: $26.00 – $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• CAD programming: 3 years (Preferred)

This position requires a working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Consider Design-Engine’s training courses on SolidWorks (sheet metal).

SOLIDWORKS Training Courses

SOLIDWORKS: Sheet Metal Course