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Bright Event Rentals

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Permit / CAD Associate

Brisbane, CA · On-site

$72K - $77K/yr

The Permit / CAD Associate splits their time supporting the Sales Team with necessary event permits and as a supporting member of the CAD team. They will act as a liaison for Bright and the local ...

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CAD Designer

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

$41/hr

Associates degree in Drafting or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school * General knowledge of 2D CAD software AutoCAD/Microstation/SmartSketch * Ability to adapt to tight deadlines ...

Northampton Community College

$26 - $35.75/hr

Adjuncts - Computer Aided Design (CAD) ~~~~~ Please apply here for possible future openings. As ... Associate's degree in a related area from a regionally accredited college or university required.

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Rochester, NY · Hybrid

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DEKA Research & Development

CAD Designer

Manchester, NH · On-site

$27 - $37/hr

As a CAD Designer at DEKA Research & Development Corp., you will partner with both Mechanical and ... Associate degree (AS, AAS, or AET). Nice to have: * Experience with Creo, Windchill, Autodesk ...

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Manchester, NH · On-site

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Required CredentialsAssociate degree or equivalent, basic CAD trainingTechnical diploma or certification, CAD software proficiency
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Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level CAD roles and responsibilitiesClarifying technical drafting duties and skills

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Permit / CAD Associate

Permit / CAD Associate

Bright Event Rentals

Brisbane, CA • On-site

$72K - $77K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 20 days ago

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Job description

The Role – Fast paced in a supportive team environment. The Permit / CAD Associate splits their time supporting the Sales Team with necessary event permits and as a supporting member of the CAD team. They will act as a liaison for Bright and the local fire permit jurisdictions, with responsibility for ensuring that Bright provides accurate information in enough time to secure fire permits and that accurate fees are captured for each permit. As a supporting member of the CAD team, the focus will be on producing high quality, detailed floorplans and renderings based on established branding, standards, guidelines and procedures while completing tasks quickly to provide the highest level of customer service. Consistent and precise work output is essential.

The Perfect Candidate – Friendly, productive, multi-tasker, team player, communicator, technical / analytical focus. Some experience in the event industry is helpful, but not required. Experience with CAD required, Vectorworks a plus.

The Environment – Bright, friendly, team oriented, positive, high energy, supportive, fast-paced. Set schedule Monday-Friday, regular business hours.

Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, company matching 401K, paid vacation, weekly pay, yearly paid volunteer time, life insurance and team member discounts.

Compensation – Hourly position based on experience plus discretionary monthly Team Bonus.

The Company – Bright Event Rentals is a leader in the full-service event rental industry. We create unique, memorable experiences and take great care of our clients and team members alike. We believe in providing the best experiences and services to all our customers by working together efficiently, safely, and as detailed as possible for overall satisfaction.

Apply Direct At - www.bright.com/careers-application-eng.aspx

Company Description

Bright provides high quality special event rental equipment and planning services to caterers, event planners, resorts, universities, award shows, corporate clients and wedding planners throughout California, Arizona and Texas. We operate from eight locations in California, Arizona
and Texas with 1,000 team members.