CAD Operator II

Position Summary:

This individual will work with a team who is accountable for facilitating the interest of the customers, sales representatives and Sauder Manufacturing. The CAD team provides seating layouts and other drawings for our customers, sales reps and delivery and installation.  Internal systems data is provided from these layouts for production.

• Use computer-aided design software for creating seating plans, room layouts, product/part drawings, and other drawings as needed.
• External coordination/communication with sales reps, architects and customers.
• Internal coordination/communication with Systems, Scheduling, Order Entry, Engineering, plant floor, Project Coordinators, and Sales Assistants.
• Create and develop layout recommendations with Sales Consultant, Architect, and/or Project Manager
• Provide clear direction and manage project target dates to keep overall scope on schedule
• Application of building codes for seating layouts
• Management of workload to meet customer need
• Ongoing training in CAD software and other tools related to the job function
• Maintain drawings and associated support files
• Assist in the onboarding training for additional CAD Operator I; Work with CAD Supervisor to develop onboarding training
• Training of sales reps for field measuring and other processes that support sales
• Provide backup and assistance updating contract/drawing details into ERP System
• Provide and coordinate system data from seating plans and any other related manufacturing and purchasing information

Experience and Knowledge Required:

• Associate degree, or minimum of 5-6 years’ experience, or combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD 
• Proficient in SolidWorks preferred 
• Familiar with other computer-aided design software (SolidWorks, Revit, Inventor) is required.
• Experience required in developing Custom Requests, 3D experience, etc.
• Proficient PC skills including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc. are beneficial.
• Typing skills are required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.
• Ability to manage individuals with strong personalities to achieve a mutual desired outcome.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance. Standard work hours are M-F, 8 am-5 pm.

Key Attributes Required:

• The successful candidate will be a person who has shown a positive attitude while contributing as a member of a team. You must be able to function within a team concept and office atmosphere.
• Positive and cooperative behavior with co-workers.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and frequently required to walk and sit. Use of hands and fingers will be required for writing, computer use, and phone use.  Work in a manner consistent with standard Sauder safety practices and expectations.  The employee will also be required to walk throughout the plant at various times during a typical day.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Encompasses the full spectrum from factory floor, to personal offices, to executive board rooms.  The noise levels in these work environments are usually low to moderate. Personal protective equipment such as eye protection and ear protection may be required in the shop floor environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sauder Manufacturing Co. is an equal opportunity employer and gives equal consideration for employment to all qualified applicants.