CAD Drafter

Description

Working from customer drawings, data files and engineering sketches, prepare drawings for use in the manufacture of castings and assemblies using CAD system.

• Use solid modeling to create casting, pattern and die designs, applying shrink allowance per engineering standards, including weight calculations.
• Prepare machining drawings and process sheets for machining operations, including all manufacturing notes, tolerances, part weights and other requirements and specifications.
• Produce and maintain die drawings for the Die Shop.
• Maintain CAD database including drawing numbers, revision levels and conversions to item numbers as required.
• Operate plotter to produce hard copies of drawings.

Requirements

Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office products, experience/knowledge of Unigraphics NX or similar CAD system, including solid modeling, is essential.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including reporting and analyzing results and preparing presentations with attention to detail.
• Experience preparing manufacturing drawings, preferably in a machining environment.
• Experience maintaining a database of CAD files.
• Formal technical education in CAD (preferably Unigraphics).