CAD Operator/Designer

POSITION SUMMARY

Matthews International, a company with over 175 years of success and stability is currently looking for a CAD Operator/Designer to join our Gibraltar Mausoleum team. As a global leader in memorialization, we take pride in our craftsmanship and commitment to quality — and it all starts with our people.

The CAD Operator/Designer will utilize AutoCAD to provide support to our pre-construction design staff and clients by producing clear and technically accurate drawings based on design specifications. 

This is a first-shift position with hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Initial training will be conducted onsite, with the potential to transition to a hybrid schedule upon completion.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works independently using AutoCAD to create and modify drawings, sketches and diagrams for use by other departments and clients.
• Attends project meetings and converses with other subject matter experts to interpret design concepts, determine nature and type of required detailed working drawings, and coordinates work with others.
• Compiles data, computes quantities, determines materials needed.
• Verifies work for accuracy, completeness of work, and compliance to standards.
• Sets up and maintains an organized file system for projects.
• Communicates with internal and external personnel regarding new and revised drawings.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in Architectural Drafting or related field
• 4+ years progressive AutoCAD experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required
• Proficient with design software such as AutoCAD, Sketchup, V-Ray, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
• Ability to perform 2D drafting and 3D modeling
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher), Outlook & Internet applications
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
• Ability to work overtime as necessary

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see.  
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.