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Drafting/CAD Technician I - Hickory/Newton, NC
- Hybrid work schedule available (work from home 1-3 days per week)
- M-F, 8am-5pm base schedule; OT is often required: 45 hours per week target
- Hickory, NC (will need to bounce around to other local Trivium & Newton)
- Interview Process: 1 Phone Screen, 1 In-Person (Lunch interview)
Job Summary:
As a member of a global drafting department – you will assist in the creation, revision, and storage of electronic drawing files (Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD) for custom designed process equipment located in numerous worldwide Optical Fiber and Cable manufacturing locations.
Primary responsibilities include assisting the area drafting lead with completing all required work to an engineering/development drawing set prior to release into the system (Autodesk Vault). Typical tasks include creating 3D models and associated drawings or editing existing models/drawings all while ensuring they follow company drafting standards: detail, sheet metal, weldment, and assembly drawings are typical. No new design activity will be within scope of this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely audit and measure existing equipment on plant floor to generate 3D models.
- Correct redlined models/drawings issued by drafting lead or engineering/development teams
- Convert legacy hand drawn and AutoCAD drawings into 3D models and associative drawings
- Create 2D drawings from existing 3D models from other users
Required Education:
- Candidates should possess one of the following, but other technical degrees with demonstrated skills in drafting will be considered:
- A.A.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology degree
- A.O.S. Drafting/CAD degree
- Drafting Certificate/Certification
- Candidates without degrees must demonstrate proficiency in 2D and 3D drafting
Required Experience and Skills:
- No experience required
- Ability to use basic measurement equipment like tape measure and calipers.
- Awareness of ASME/ANSI drafting standards
- General Windows-based computer skills
- Minimal experience with Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault software
- Able to adapt to company standards and guidelines
- Strong work ethic
- Strong attention to detail
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