CAD Drafter

Company: Folding Guard Corporation
Location: Bedford Park
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

SUMMARY
This position will require working with a great deal of autonomy after training. The primary responsibility is to do plan takeoffs provided by the customer and generate equipment layout (machine guarding, locker layouts) with corresponding BOM utilizing AutoCAD® software. Sales will then use the drawings and BOM for quoting to the customer. Questions that arise are to be communicated to the Sales associate; communicating exceptions are critical for Sales to provide accurate quotes. Secondary responsibility will be to generate instructions for assembling product in the field, utilizing SolidWorks® Composer software. Once up to speed on instruction generation, animated instructions can then be derived from manipulating the SolidWorks® part files via Composer.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and written/oral instructions for the proper layout for Folding Guardfencing2. Learn basic knowledge of Folding Guard products and their applications3. Create 2D submittal drawings and a Bill of Materials showing the layout of Folding Guard material usingAutoCAD4. Contact the Account Executives and/or Regional Managers for clarification to complete drawings. Thesame applies if requested product line does not fit within the parameters of each job5. Work with Engineering on custom products and proper product usage6. Email completed drawings to the Account Executives and copy any others involved in the project7. Copy drawings into the SuperOffice program after completion8. Monitor the Drawing Schedule & Project Task screen daily9. Use the ERP system to look up part numbers and the breakdown parts within assemblies10. Use the ERP system to access part drawings11. Document all correspondence and conversations into the Quote folder12. Update the Lead CAD Drafter on the status of all projects.13. When projects go on hold for any reason, keep in touch with the Account Executive on any new informationand document with specifics the reason in the Project Task Screen & Quote folder.14. Assist Inside Sales with design questions. May also sit in and assist with conference calls regardingproduct design.15. Other duties may be assignedKNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS1. 2 years of formal AutoCAD® and SolidWorks® education2. Preference is for 1 to 2 years experience in industry3. Proficient with AutoCAD® 2D design software and SolidWorks® 3D4. SolidWorks® Composer experience a big plus!5. Ability to read and understand blueprints6. Excellent math skills7. Excellent communication skills8. Experience with Microsoft Office software- Excel, Word and Outlook
CAD Drafter
MTR's (Minimal Training Requirements)1. New Hire Orientation2. Benefits Orientation3. Quality Orientation4. Safety Orientation
WORKING CONDITIONSWorking conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Working conditions are normal for an officeenvironment. Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and hardhats. Work may require travel. Work may require evening and weekend work. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
Folding Guard is proud to be an "Equal Employment Opportunity/AffirmativeAction/Veteran/Disability Employer"
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