Senior CAD Drafter

Description

About Us:

US Conec is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of high-density fiber optic connector solutions. With over 30 years of expertise in precision engineering, injection molding, and plastics manufacturing, we continue to drive innovation and redefine the optical interconnect industry.

US Conec is a stable and growing organization with locations in Hickory, NC and Fort Worth, TX. What sets us apart from other employers? Our core values and company culture. We offer a collaborative team environment, a customer and employee centric work culture, and outstanding benefits that include a minimum of 4 weeks of PTO for all team members.

About the job:

As Senior Drafter, you would provide drafting capabilities to all departments within USConec, with an emphasis on monitoring the consistent usage of company drawing guidelines. The position would lead the implementation of Autodesk Vault and assist with CAD license management and users’ software configuration and troubleshooting. The position would also monitor the proper usage of GD&T dimensioning within the company.

What you will do:

• Maintain guidelines for consistent usage of company CAD software.

• Monitor and recommend changes to CAD software license utilization.

• Lead the transition from network CAD file storage, to the use of Autodesk Vault for storage.

• Help lead the transition from traditional dimensioning to GD&T on existing part drawings.

• Assist with the necessary training for all CAD-related software.

• Provide initial setup of CAD-related software for new hires.

• Work with IT department to upgrade all CAD-related software as necessary.

• Troubleshoot CAD-related software issues that arise.

• Assist with training as needed in the use of GD&T dimensioning.

Equipment Used:

PC computer with Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Vault, JD Edwards, Excel, Outlook, and other programs designated by the Drafting & Design Supervisor.

Requirements

What we'd like you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in technology or similar preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered.

• 5+ years of CAD drafting experience.

• 3+ years of CAD System management.

• Experience with Autodesk CAD products including Autodesk Vault is preferred but not required. Experience with other CAD data management tools such as Teamcenter, Windchill, or ENOVIA would also be beneficial.

• Experience with GD&T preferred.

• Excellent communication skills.