CAD Drafter at SPEC Engineering in Plainfield, Illinois

Job Description:

Are you a strategic, proactive, innovative CAD Drafter capable of handling complex designing and drafting assignments under minimal supervision from Engineers?

Are you a CAD Drafter capable of problem solving and critical thinking and possess meticulous attention to detail?

Spec Engineering is seeking an impact player and difference maker to join our team as a CAD Drafter who is focused on evolving and embracing new design techniques and development processes. We are a privately held, fast growing, and stable full-service process engineering firm with our main office located in Plainfield Il, and a second location in Chicago. We provide the latest in technology to manufacturers in the food, beverage, plastics, and chemical industries. Our Purpose is “Improve lives through innovation, responsibility and trust one project at a time” because we care about our colleagues, customers and community. Spec Engineering welcomes and values difference and we strive for an inclusive work environment that rewards employees for their individuality and uniqueness.  Spec Engineering offers an aggressive compensation plan commensurate with experience and performance as well as a benefits package.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create drawings and models from written and verbal specifications obtained from Project Engineer and/or sales.


• Design and prepare plans using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.


• Produce effective product designs by using understanding of engineering and manufacturing techniques.


• Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineers.


• Specify dimensions, materials, and procedures for new building projects or products.


• Work with Engineers regarding model accuracy, design, drafting standards and design documentation.


• Work closely with designers, drafters, and engineers to ensure coordination design effort is maintained.


• Complete project responsibilities within scope, budget and schedule.


• Update and maintain drafting library.


• Draw Process Flow Diagrams, elevation drawings, fabrication drawings using standards set by department lead.


• Develop 3D models by analyzing prototypes and 2D drawings.


• Examine and check engineering drawings for compliance with cited specifications.


• Work in a collaborative manner with team members to see projects through to completion.

Competencies:

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities, contributes to building a positive team spirit, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, and puts success of team above own interests.

Planning & Organization - Integrates changes smoothly, plans for additional resources, prioritizes and plans work activities, sets goals and objectives, uses time efficiently and works in an organized manner.

Problem Solving - Develops alternative solutions, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, identifies problems in a timely manner, resolves problems in early stages, and works well in group problem solving situations.

Required Education/Experience:

• Two-year associate degree program at a technical school or community college


• Minimum 3 years’ experience in both AutoCAD and SolidWorks


• Experience in a fabrication environment is preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary


• Medical, Dental and Vision


• Stock option plan and more


• Paid time off


• Continued education support

If you have these qualifications and are looking for a tremendous opportunity for growth, then you could be the perfect fit for our CAD Drafter position, apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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