CAD Designer I

We are searching for an experienced CAD Designer I at our Camas facility.

Since creating the very first air shaft, Tidland Corporation - a Maxcess International Company - has been committed to providing our customers with the best products and service. We manufacture components and systems for converting industries, offering the broadest range of equipment for slitting and winding paper, plastic film, metal foils and non-woven materials.

We are seeking an experienced CAD Designer who will thrive in a fast paced, production engineering environment. Candidates should have a mix of educational and/or experiential background designing parts for machining, welding, mechanical assembly, and other common processes.

Duties And Responsibilities

The CAD Designer is responsible for the design of our winding products such as mechanical and pneumatic air shafts, chucks, and brakes. This includes complete drawing packet with a BOM as well as working in collaboration with other departments.

• Review initial sales documentation and application data in order to prepare 3D models and drawings using CAD to fulfill customer expectations.
• Review design data comprising sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from design team coordinator, application and R&D engineers.
• Develop detailed engineering packages for manufacturing (including BOM, 3D CAD Models, detailed part drawings and detailed assembly drawings) for effective communication with manufacturing.
• Generate bill of materials for assemblies and components for fabrication used in the manufacturing and installation of equipment.
• Use custom-built design tool which calculates stress, deflection, critical speed and other basic design calculations (requires working knowledge of Microsoft Excel to successfully use design tool).
• Identify, understand, and execute processes, and implement changes to existing drawings.
• Inspect drawings and layouts of other engineering personnel.
• Apply engineering judgment to evaluate fabrication and assembly productibility and assign appropriate materials and part tolerances to achieve required performance levels.
• Identify discrepancies and bring to the attention of supervision, and work to clarify ambiguity or identify root cause of discrepancy.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum Associate’s Degree in drafting technology preferred
• 1 – 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• To be successful in this role, employee is required to have competent working skills with:
• Windows Operating System
• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Autodesk Inventor 2020 or newer
• SolidWorks

Other Candidate Qualifications

• Demonstrates proficiency beyond basic CAD operations such as 3D modeling of components & assemblies using Auto Desk Inventor to develop designs with some oversight from more senior engineers and designers.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Effective communication skills verbal/written
• ASME print reading and GD&T fundamentals
• General understanding of material properties, uses, machinability & finishes a plus
• Determined self-starter/self-motivated
• Flexible and willing to help others as needs and tasks change; Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Quality oriented

Physical Requirements

• This is an on-site position located in Camas, WA
• Work in conditions typical of a manufacturing environment – noise, dust, odors, etc.
• Able to wear required personal protective equipment – safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stop, kneel, or crouch
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

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Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.