CAD Designer / Draftsperson (Light Fab) – SolidWorks - Join a Market Leader

ORCA Engineering and Marine are a light sheet metal (aluminium, stainless and mild steel) engineering workshop based in Rotorua. 

We are looking for a competent CAD Designer / Draftsperson with at least 3 years’ experience to join our team.

The projects we work on are highly varied; some core products are ute toolboxes, electrical cabinets, boats, balustrades and handrails, but projects may also include light structural elements, and anything in between.

Your primary role will be drafting one-off and “same-but-different” customized projects, in preparation for cut and fold on a CNC waterjet and CNC press brake, ensuring the completed product meets the applicable specification, tolerances, finish and customer expectations. The role has a customer-facing element, and includes preparing customer quotations and customer communication.

This position requires skills and experience in the following areas:

• mechanical engineering degree or related technical qualification
• sound understanding of sheet and metal components fabrication processes
• design experience with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks
• adept at CAD file management/organisation and revision control
• ability to accurately convert a physical part to a 3D model
• creativity to translate a customer idea to a workable drawing
• effective time management / ability to work to deadlines
• attention to detail
• excellent communication skills and experience with customer relations
• proficient in Microsoft office

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

If this sounds like you, please email us your CV with a cover letter and proof of qualifications, or drop them in to our office, by the 8th June.

For more information of the type of work we do visit https://www.facebook.com/orcaengineeringandmarine and our website www.orcaengineering.co.nz