What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Technician - II position at DLI?
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated CAD Engineer to join our innovative manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing complex mechanical components and systems using advanced CAD software. Your expertise will directly contribute to streamlining production processes, enhancing product quality, and ensuring precise manufacturing outcomes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge machining technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring engineering concepts to life through detailed digital models and technical drawings.
Duties
- Develop detailed 3D models and 2D technical drawings of mechanical parts and assemblies using CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and CATIA.
- Interpret engineering blueprints, schematics, and technical schematics to ensure accurate manufacturing specifications.
- Program CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines including CNC lathes, milling machines, and 5-axis CNC machines utilizing CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) software for precise machining operations.
- Set up machining tools, fixtures, and tooling on CNC equipment such as Fanuc controllers to optimize production efficiency.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to improve processes through lean manufacturing principles and implement GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) standards for quality control.
- Conduct precision measurements using bore gauges, calipers, micrometers, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), and other measurement instruments to verify part accuracy.
- Interpret mechanical blueprints and schematics for metal machining projects involving electrical discharge machining (EDM), CNC programming, and tooling setup.
Skills
- Proficiency in CAD software including AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, and CAM programming tools for machining process development.
- Strong knowledge of CNC machining operations, programming in engineering contexts, and setup of CNC milling machines and lathes.
- Experience with Fanuc controllers for CNC automation and troubleshooting.
- Ability to read complex blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings with precision measurement instruments like bore gauges, calipers, micrometers, and coordinate measuring machines.
- Mechanical knowledge encompassing geometry, tooling selection, machining tool setup, and metalworking processes such as electrical discharge machining (EDM).
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles to optimize workflows and reduce waste in production environments.
- Understanding of GD&T standards for part tolerance specifications ensuring high-quality outputs.
- Skilled in using measurement tools such as bore gauges, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and CMMs for quality assurance purposes.
- Strong math skills relevant to engineering calculations involving geometry and measurement accuracy.
Join us as a CAD Engineer to leverage your technical expertise in a dynamic environment where innovation meets precision manufacturing!
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $26