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TRUMPF

Tool CAD Designer Apprenticeship

Farmington, CT · On-site

This would require the apprentice to work in production, work in design, test tools, and see more ... Technical training in CAD (preferably HP ME10, Solidworks) is a plus but schooling should address ...

AVI-SPL

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Manhattan, NY · On-site

The CAD Supervisor leads and mentors a team of CAD Technicians and Senior CAD Technicians within AVI-SPL's centralized Computer Automated Design (CAD) organization. This role is responsible for day ...

Heery

Computer Aided Design (CAD) & BIM Designer

Miami, FL

$25.75 - $35.75/hr

The CAD / BIM Designer will create detailed design drawings using software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar programs. The CAD / BIM Designer will work closely with other members of the design team ...

Reframe Systems

CAD Modeler

Andover, MA · On-site

$27.25 - $37.75/hr

The CAD Modeler will play a crucial role in transforming conceptual designs for residential and low-rise mulit-family buildings into precise, detailed 3D models. This role requires a strong command ...

Reframe Systems

CAD Modeler

Andover, MA · On-site

$27.25 - $37.75/hr

The CAD Modeler will play a crucial role in transforming conceptual designs for residential and low-rise mulit-family buildings into precise, detailed 3D models. This role requires a strong command ...

Sundt

CAD Technician

Glendale, AZ

IPS is seeking a CAD Designer to support electrical design efforts and develop construction ... From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

Sundt Construction, Inc.

CAD Technician

Glendale, AZ · On-site

IPS is seeking a CAD Designer to support electrical design efforts and develop construction ... From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

Sundt Construction, Inc.

CAD Technician

Glendale, AZ · On-site

IPS is seeking a CAD Designer to support electrical design efforts and develop construction ... From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

ATLAS ENGINEERING GROUP

CAD MANAGER

Deerfield, IL · On-site

The CAD Manager will partner with civil and structural project managers, project engineers, surveyors, and technicians to jointly lead the development of engineering and survey deliverables in ...

George Nice and Sons Inc

CAD Designer

Toano, VA · On-site

$24.25 - $33.50/hr

CAD Technician We are a Site Development company, our major scope of work is Utility installations, grading and road work. We are seeking a talented CAD technician to generate surface and solid CAD ...

George Nice and Sons Inc

CAD Designer

Toano, VA · On-site

$24.25 - $33.50/hr

CAD Technician We are a Site Development company, our major scope of work is Utility installations, grading and road work. We are seeking a talented CAD technician to generate surface and solid CAD ...

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Tool CAD Designer Apprenticeship

Tool CAD Designer Apprenticeship

TRUMPF

Farmington, CT • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Trumpf rating

9.4

Company rating: 9.4 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 417 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Artificial intelligence, smart technologies, quantum computers - did you know that TRUMPF, as one of the world's leading high-tech companies, is conducting research in exactly these fields? With an apprenticeship or dual study program at TRUMPF, you can help shape the future - yours and ours! You can always count on our full support and the stability we offer as an international, family-owned business. Exciting tasks and projects await you in one of our 71 subsidiaries around the world, along with attractive training compensation. Sounds exciting? Here's the best part: with a wide range of continuing education opportunities, we also aim to offer you long-term prospects beyond your training or studies.

TRUMPF Inc.'s registered Apprenticeship program allows you to earn while you learn. In this position, you will master your trade through a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction. We will cover the cost of your college tuition in a related manufacturing program. Upon completion of this 2 year / 4,000 hour program, the Connecticut Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship Training provides an industry recognized certificate of completion.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

This position is designed to allow a CAD designer apprentice to understand all aspects of tooling for the customer. Learning tool designs, process engineering, production of product, technical support and product testing for custom tooling solutions for sheet metal fabrication. This would require the apprentice to work in production, work in design, test tools, and see more of the business throughout TRUMPF on a rotational standard.

  • Primary responsibility is to conceptualize punch and die designs for sheet metal punching and forming to support both customer and in-house needs.
  • Additional responsibilities include EDM, electrode and hard mill programming, Standard product documentation, and product testing.
  • Will also accurately report technical conditions and testing results to internal design and tool production departments.
  • Participate in troubleshooting within the tool design team to resolve all problems.
  • Both pre- and post- sales support within all areas of the tool division as required.
  • Consult with customers via phone and in person to meet their custom tooling requirements.

Experience

Position requirements include a commitment to learning and growing knowledge for CAD designing and tooling design. Apprentice must want to become an industry expert and a desire to learn and make an impact. Technical training in CAD (preferably HP ME10, Solidworks) is a plus but schooling should address this as well. Good communication skills are essential.

Technical experience in a manufacturing environment is desired but not required.

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