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Senior CAD Operator - Cedar Rapids, IA

Cedar Rapids, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Feb 2025

💰 $108,000/yr($59,000/yr – $108,000/yr)

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Job Description

Senior CAD Operator - Cedar Rapids, IA

CAD Operator III is a senior-level CAD position.

This individual creates CAD deliverables, and completes other duties as assigned. This is accomplished utilizing Project Manager & Plant direction, field data, and legacy information.

Required Education:

Associate degree, Diploma from recognized technical school in, AutoCAD, or equivalent work experience

Required Experience:

Normally has 10 to 12 years CAD experience in AutoCAD

Job Duties:

Projects are assigned by the CAD Department Manager
Project tasks are carried out under the direction of the Project Manager, Responsible Design Professional (RDP), and Project Engineer
CAD Department Manager, and Lead CAD Operators (CAD -4) will provide coaching and direction
Develop CAD deliverables and ensure that they are complete, and accurate; the deliverables include but are not limited to; 2D Drawings, 3D models, 3D detail models, 3D model extractions, PID & PFD’s, and any other CAD technology
Read and interpret design drawings
Coordinate construction documents with client, when requested
Review constructability and feasibility of construction details
Review shop drawings for constructability and compliance with design documents
Generate material takeoffs from 2D and 3D CAD data
Field surveying and information gathering
Development of CAD standards and CAD templates
Responsible for accurate and timely Project file management (CAD files, Vendor files, Emails, etc.) and dissemination of project information
Coordinate design work with other disciplines (i.e. mechanical, piping, and electrical) through proper use of reference files

Client Contact:

Maintain client communications as requested by Project Manager
Resolve complex modeling and layout issues with Clients as requested

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required:

Very knowledgeable in “AutoCAD” and preferably “Advance Steel” or equivalent design applications
Very knowledgeable in 2D drafting and 3D modeling techniques
Advises and coordinates with CAD Manager regarding the best method for accomplishing project assignment; utilizes office standards and concepts to develop final working drawings
Utilize office templates and standards
Patient, organized, thorough, self starter and self motivated
Original and creative ideas
Direct preparation of drawings and models by other team members when requested
Provide meaningful feedback to project teams, and CAD Manager to help the CAD team improve performance
Not satisfied with status quo; continually strives to find new and better solutions to CAD drafting and modeling challenges

Teamwork:

Positive, can-do attitude, regardless of the circumstances
Always pitches in, gives best effort, sticks up for team members, and shares the glory
Value and respect diversity of skills and perspectives and ensure everyone plays a part in achieving success
Develop strong working relationships with a high level of communication within the CAD team

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.

* If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required. * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.

Hiring Manager - Brent Amidon
Recruiter - Brian Correll