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CAD Designer & Marketing Assistant
Location: Broussard, LA
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Overtime as needed)
Pay Range: $25 - $45 per hour
Job Summary
We are seeking a versatile and detail-oriented CAD Designer to support our Engineering Department and assist our Marketing team. This role is essential for creating precise technical drawings and design plans for complex Hydrostatic Systems using CAD software, while also leveraging graphic design skills for marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate blends technical proficiency with creativity to bridge engineering requirements and marketing needs.
Key Responsibilities
CAD Design & Engineering Support:
- Convert legacy documents and original hand-sketch schematics into professional, CAD-based technical drawings.
- Modify and edit existing designs based on engineering specifications and updates.
- Develop general arrangement drawings, equipment layouts, and detailed fabrication drawings.
- Collaborate closely with the fabrication team to ensure design clarity and compliance with requirements.
- Manage Bill of Materials (BOM) for jobs, track project completion through assembly and testing phases, and coordinate documentation (nameplates, test reports, instruction manuals).
- Progress towards independently designing entire systems (schematics, BOMs, layouts) based on customer specifications.
- Perform minor mathematical calculations relevant to design work.
- Provide timely customer service, including preparing job quotes as applicable.
Marketing & Graphic Design Support:
- Assist with various graphic design tasks and marketing projects when applicable.
- Support inside and outside sales staff with technical documentation and materials.
- Attend and assist with company trade shows as required.
- Conduct occasional site visits with customers/vendors as needed for information gathering and clarification.
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
- Education: High School Diploma combined with an Associate’s degree in Drafting or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience in CAD operation and/or graphic design within a related technical environment.
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Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in AutoCAD software.
- Working knowledge of standard office equipment and MS Office Suite applications (Outlook, Excel, Word).
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Soft Skills:
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to interpret complex technical specifications.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong planning and project management abilities, including meeting deadlines and managing changing priorities.
- Creativity, insight, and an ability to work effectively within a team structure.
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Salary : $25 - $45