CAD Operator

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

The CAD Operator will be responsible for updating and creating standard and moderately complex items, drawings, and documentation to support engineering development for fabricated, assembled, and purchased parts. The incumbent will utilize CAD and other necessary equipment to develop accurate and complete designs.

• Make standard changes to engineering drawings.
• Complete CAD work as directed by engineer or another designer.
• Complete fairly basic designs and drawings.
• May participate as secondary CAD person on advanced projects as experience is gained.

• Associate degree in Engineering Graphics, Engineering Design, or related field
• 1+ years of related work experience or training

Additional Qualifications

• Basic fundamentals of 3D modeling (SolidWorks, ProEngineer, or other)
• Understanding of how CAD models are built
• Understand design content
• A good understanding of data management or PLM is preferred.
• Possess good working knowledge of the Windows platform and understands basic windows commands and has a good understanding of windows file system.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as, Engineering Change Request, Red lines, ANSI standards, operating and maintenance instructions, Corporate rules and regulations as well as departmental procedures.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as trigonometry, geometry, algebra and basic equations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to task for determination of area, percentages, volume and tolerance build up. Ability to read measuring instruments to calculate overall dimensions fit and build-up.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize projects and meet deadlines

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

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In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.