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CAD Designer I

Special-Lite
Decatur, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026
Job Title: CAD Designer I

Department: Technical Services

Reports to: Senior Technical Services Manager

Approved by / Date: A. Glynn, 8/20/2025

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary: To create detailed drawings for the customer utilizing CAD tools. Communicate in a professional manner with customers, production and other employees to ensure accurate product fabrication.

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Work with customers to provide them with the correct product for their application.
  • Utilizes CAD software to prepare requested elevations, details and schedules to submit to customer for review and approval.
  • Handle any special projects that are assigned.
  • Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with internal and external customers.

Position Requirements

  • High school Diploma/GED.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and Adobe
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple requests.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Applications.
  • High energy with a sense of urgency.

Primary Physical Requirements

  • Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate office equipment, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Frequently required to talk and hear.
  • Frequently required to sit for long periods of time.
  • Required to occasionally stand and walk.
  • Occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to (20lbs)
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Required Safety Equipment

  • Safety glasses are always required on the production floor.
  • Hearing protection is required in designated areas.

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