Job Description
Job Description
Location: On-site
Pay Rate: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour
About the Role: Our company is seeking a detail-oriented, adaptable, and practical Draftsman Engineer to join our CNC machining and metal fabrication team. In this multi-faceted role, you will be responsible for turning customer concepts and physical parts into precise manufacturing models, while directly supporting our sales, quoting, and material procurement workflows. Reporting directly to the Operations Coordinator—the central bridge between our shop floor and front office—you will play a vital hands-on role in keeping job orders accurate, on schedule, and fully supplied. If you possess strong CAD modeling capabilities, hands-on mechanical aptitude, and thrive in an active manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
1. CAD Drafting & Reverse Engineering
· Create detailed 3D models and production-ready technical drawings using SolidWorks.
· Utilize measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges) to accurately measure existing components and reverse engineer parts for fabrication and machining.
· Access and utilize Fusion 360 to support existing drawing files, file conversions, and technical workflows.
2. Sales Support & Quoting Assistance
· Review customer purchase orders and technical documentation to accurately generate internal sales orders.
· Assist in the quoting process by analyzing part geometry, evaluating material requirements, and estimating shop processing times.
· Interact with customers as needed to clarify drawing specifications, tolerances, and design requirements.
3. Purchasing & Material Procurement
· Serve as the purchasing agent for raw materials, hardware, and specialized tooling required for new job orders.
· Request quotes from vendors, negotiate material pricing, and issue purchase orders to maintain production schedules.
· Track incoming raw materials to ensure timely arrival for shop execution.
4. Operations Support
· Assist the Operations Coordinator with day-to-day technical administrative tasks to ensure seamless communication between the shop floor and office.
· Help organize and maintain digital drawing archives, job files, and revision histories.
Qualifications & Key Skills
· Software Experience: Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks required; familiarity or working knowledge of Fusion 360 strongly preferred.
· Technical & Hands-On Aptitude: Proven experience utilizing precision measuring tools to perform reverse engineering on physical parts.
· Industry Experience: A few years of practical experience in CNC machining, sheet metal, or structural fabrication environments is preferred.
· Commercial & Purchasing Acumen: Experience converting purchase orders into sales orders, assisting with cost estimates/quoting, and procuring raw materials.
· Organization & Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to technical detail and project coordination.
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Rand Employment Solutions
Company Description
Rand Employment Solutions