CAD Technician
Primary location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Relocation offered: No
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel: No
Non-compete: No
The estimated base salary range for this role is $53,800 - $63,000 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors
What does it mean to work at Armstrong?
It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.
By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:
A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.
As our CAD Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the product line for Armstrong World Industries (AWI) at our headquarters in Lancaster. You will also be responsible for providing solutions to internal and external customers through creating drawings to address complex installation and product issues utilizing two-dimensional and three-dimensional design software. Additionally, the Architectural Specialties CAD Technician will provide practical contributions in the skillful translation of design layouts into detailed drawings and perform take-offs as required in the development of projects from inception through order.
What you'll be doing
- Complete Shop Drawings in 2D and sometimes 3D that require little or no modifications to our typical suspension systems
- Proactively create and maintain CAD library drawing files
- Create drawings and details to accompany bid documents, installation instructions, brochures, and web-based applications for custom and standard products
- Provide drawings and details to customers under direct supervision and review by management
- Inspect drawings submitted by newer employees for adherence to drafting standards
- Recognize problems or issues with customer submitted drawings and clarify requirements before completing drawings
- Building relationships with internal and external customers, including Contractors and Architects
What will make you successful
- Strong AutoCAD skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
- Very detail oriented, experience with deadlines, strong computer proficiency
Desired Qualifications:
- Associate degree with an emphasis on Design, Architecture, or Mechanical field or additional relevant experience in lieu of degree
- AutoCAD 2D or 3D work experience
- Ability to read and understand architectural drawings
- Ability to produce 3D drawings
What makes you stand out:
- Experience in architectural office or construction industry
- Previous Inventor experience
- 1+ years of relevant AutoCAD 2D or 3D work experience
- Experience in mechanical design or manufacturing drawings