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SolidWorks CAD Designer / Drafter – Manufacturing
ADA Enterprises, Inc. | Northwood, Iowa
Full-Time | Salaried | Approximately $65,000 Annually
Enjoy working in SolidWorks? Want to see your designs built?
ADA Enterprises is seeking a Design/Drafting professional to join our team. In this role, you'll work closely with our manufacturing and sales departments to turn product ideas and customer requests into accurate, production-ready drawings. Our manufacturing facility is on site, so you'll see your work built firsthand.
Responsibilities
The majority of this position focuses on drawings for our established product lines, including:
- Creating and modifying 2D and 3D drawings in SolidWorks
- Preparing manufacturing and assembly drawings
- Developing and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Creating drawings for custom customer orders and configurations
- Making revisions based on production feedback, customer requirements, and product changes
- Maintaining organized drawing files, revisions, and product documentation
You'll also contribute to new product development, product improvements, prototypes, and 3D renderings, and work with manufacturing to resolve design and production issues as they arise.
Qualifications
A four-year degree is not required. We value hands-on experience as much as formal education.
- Education and/or experience in design, drafting, CAD, mechanical design, engineering technology, manufacturing, or a related field
- SolidWorks experience strongly preferred
- Ability to read, create, and interpret technical and manufacturing drawings
- Strong mechanical aptitude and an understanding of dimensions, tolerances, materials, and basic manufacturing processes
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with all departments
- Manufacturing experience is a plus
Above all, we're looking for someone who is dependable, collaborative, and willing to learn.
Compensation and Benefits
- Approximately $65,000 annual salary
- Weekly Pay through ADP App
- Aetna Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
- Company profit sharing
Design it here. Build it here.
If this sounds like the right fit, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today to join the team at ADA Enterprises.
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000