r/Drafting

Alright so I have been 3d printing for a while now and I've made some things in cad myself but I'm not good at it and, I've been wanting to 3d print a guitar but none of the models I found online really catch my eye and, I tried making my own but I just don't have the skill or patients for it and I need someone's help and I am 15 and I don't really have much money to spend

The CAD Designer II is critical to the organization through using CAD software to provide support and produce accurate and detailed information in a timely manner to enable first time quality for clients.

Hourly rate DOE: $30-40 per hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Software / CAD

• Expertly manage multiple design projects simultaneously using CAD software to produce plumbing and mechanical designs based on client and company specifications
• Consistently create pre-fab drawings and state, permit, and construction documents according to set timelines and expectations

Project Design

• Expertly manage multiple design projects simultaneously using CAD software to produce plumbing and mechanical designs based on client and company specifications
• Consistently create pre-fab drawings and state, permit, and construction documents according to set timelines and expectations

Information Gathering

• Expertly manage multiple design projects simultaneously using CAD software to produce plumbing and mechanical designs based on client and company specifications
• Consistently create pre-fab drawings and state, permit, and construction documents according to set timelines and expectations

Communication

• Clearly communicate with other trades, architects, general contractors, field engineers, project managers, field staff, and relevant internal departments such as estimating, to ensure applicable information is captured and all individuals are kept abreast of project progress
• Diligently gather and apply multiple perspectives on design options and ask appropriate questions of each party to determine scope of project work
• Correctly use project management software to coordinate with internal team

QUALIFICATIONS

• Clear, effective communications skills – both written and verbal
• Good ability to collaborate and incorporate multiple perspectives into work product
• Aptitude for prioritizing and problem-solving
• Preference for accuracy, attention to detail, and organization
• Mastery of entire Microsoft Suite plus Internet and email
• Experienced in AutoCAD and Revit
• Ability to utilize Revit, Navisworks, Design Review and Bluebeam software
• A high school diploma or GED is required, Associate or Bachelor degree preferred
• 4 years’ CAD design software experience
• Basic construction knowledge required

SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday

LOCATION: On-site, Indianapolis location

BENEFITS:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short- & long-term disability
• Accrued PTO
• Paid holidays
• 401(K)
• Profit sharing
• Weekly pay, 401K, Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Indoor office setting
• Moderately noisy environment with light traffic, office equipment, and guest entrance

EOE/M/F/V/D

People!!!

Help!

...I need a technical drawing, and then even a CAD one.

No matter how hard I try...it just doesn't work.

There's a description, there's another drawing...the most suitable one, but it also has errors.

Hello everyone,

Im 30 years old and ive been a Factory Technician with Mechatronics Certification for 5 years, Production Operations Lead for 2 years and a Navy Machinist Mate for 4 years. For the last 2 years ive been building small animatronics, tools, and guards and dabbled in IPC Soldering a bit in my free time but recently ive really been enjoying mechanical drafting as a hobby.

I enjoy drawing up plans, and improving systems and have a passion for design in general.

Id like to branch out and do more Drafting, and Design work but I dont know where to begin other than some classes at my Local FSCJ. I do this as a hobby for now but id love to learn more and possibly pursue it as a career. Any Advice?

I'm 30 years old and looking to change fields. I have an associates degree in gen ed. I did a little bit of CAD work in high school/college and I think I'd enjoy pursuing a career in it. I'm leaning the architecture route, but I'm open to that changing. 

My local community college offers an associates degree program in architectural engineering technology, and they also have an AUTOCAD certification that's only supposed to take 6 months to complete.

For someone with little to no experience looking to break into the field at 30, what would be your recommendation? Would getting the certification and then building a small portfolio be enough to get me in the door somewhere?

Thanks!

Hi guys, I earned my As in engineering, currently in school for my BA. I took a class in AutoCAD did Not get the official cert they offered but learned the skills to do it. I want to be Drafter, was hoping remotely entry level. Anything I should know before applying ? other Job recommendations welcome or any specific company’s to apply for. Thank you

Hello! I am currently an architectural apprentice that was hired recently in a small design build firm. The thing is, the allowance is low and not enough to support some expenses surrounding me, especially I am the breadwinner of the family which makes things harder. And I have been trying to apply for some remote jobs so I can work for additional funds, but so far I have been unlucky. Do you have any advice where to find work or what to do?

My current skills is that I can do 3d rendering, Cad Modeling, Sketchup modeling, I am knowledgeable in using MS Office, and some other skills, but these are the ones that I have the most mastery of.

Looking to hire for full time in office drafter / mechanical designer.

Creo experience a big plus.

Great opportunity for the right candidate.

I sent an invoice to an investor because while he paid for a set of plans, he did not pay for the rights to use those plans more than once - so I issued a re-use fee for the amount of buildings he planned on building (confirmed with the builder).

He has since stopped responding to any messages I've sent (unusual behavior) and is obviously trying to not pay me - the builder even said he is owed about 180k from this investor and that he refuses to acknowledge that there is anything wrong about ignoring his payment duties. I am still seeing ads for this new condo village he is using my plans for, so he clearly has no intention of stopping.

How would I go about approaching this? Is a cease and desist letter or "pay to continue" legitimate? Can I write that myself, or does anyone have a template I could use? What would my actions be if he doesn't pay and/or cease and desist by the given deadline? I am just a freelancer, so I don't have any company SOP or anything on how to approach this.

I'm a volunteer firefighter and EMT and I'm looking to design a training prop that we can use to help get my community in shape and get some of my guys excited about training. So I had the idea of building a prop that we can use for multiple different training exercises The only problem is I don't have any access to a CAD, to create a realistic blueprint to bring my idea to life. I would love it if anyone had any ideas on how to get better at creating blueprints without the system or if anyone knows anybody willing to help make the blueprint for me. I'm kinda on a really tight budget.

Hey everyone 👋🏾 Happy new week. A CAD designer with a mechanical engineering background/ understanding is needed. Specialization is in Industrial & Product Manufacturing on durable and mechanical goods. Please feel free to forward this to anyone that might come to mind and might be suitable for this role. A plus to be considered if you reside in Kenya or East Africa in general! CV and portfolio/ proof of work to be sent to magenapilates@gmail.com

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Cheers!