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CAD Operator

NLB Corporation
Wixom, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026

Job Details

Posting Details
      Posted on April 9, 2026

    Locations
    Showing 1 location

    Michigan
    Wixom, MI 48393, USA

    On-site

    Engineering

    Full-Time

    Requisition #: CADOP001107

Description

Department: Engineering Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: CAD Supervisor

Amount of Travel Required: minimal Positions Supervised: None

Hours: M-F day shift – overtime required


POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the layout and detailing of mechanical assemblies/special machines. Prepare clear, complete and accurate assembly and detail drawings from rough sketches or notes in accordance with specified dimensions utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) system.


Essential Functions

  • Prepare initial layout of proposed assembly.
  • Prepare Bills of Materials as required.
  • Select commercial components and materials of construction for individual parts based upon calculated loads and applied stresses.
  • Sketch or complete detailed drawings of component parts. Includes specifying of dimensional tolerances, fits, thread classes, surface finishes, etc.
  • Working knowledge of GD&T.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, get along with co-workers, and deal with colleagues effectively and professionally.
  • A continuous pattern of regular and prompt attendance is required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education : An Associate’s Degree in CAD or Engineering

Experience : A minimum of 5-years experience in 3D CAD required

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD, Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault experience desired.

Certificates & Licenses

None required.

Other Requirements

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands
Lift/Carry

Stand

O (Occasionally)

Walk

O (Occasionally)

Sit

F (Frequently)

Handling / Fingering

F (Frequently)

Reach Outward

O (Occasionally)

Reach Above Shoulder

O (Occasionally)

Climb

O (Occasionally)

Crawl

O (Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel

O (Occasionally)

Bend

O (Occasionally)

10 lbs or less

F (Frequently)

11-20 lbs

O (Occasionally)

21-50 lbs

O (Occasionally)

51-100 lbs

O (Occasionally)

Over 100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)


Push/Pull

12 lbs or less

O (Occasionally)

13-25 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

26-40 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

41-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)


N (Not Applicable)
Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)
Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently)
Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly)
Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

  • Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
  • Sense of Sound (noise level is usually moderate to loud.)
  • Sense of Touch
  • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Eye protection, hearing protection, steel toe shoes and hardhat protection must be worn in required areas.)

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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