Senior CAD Operator - Decatur, IL

Job Description

Senior CAD Operator - Decatur, IL

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.

Education:

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

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

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