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Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co has an immediate opening for a CAD Specialist position at our Taylorsville, NC manufacturing plant reporting to the Branch Manager.

Job Summary:

Responsible for initial entry and maintenance of all contour cutting operations as it pertains to programming of machines and training of operators. Provide necessary information for the Pattern Costing Systems. Scan completed drawings into data base for use as paperless shop floor specs.

Position Scope:

Frequent communication with various members of production crew, sales, and management. Constant communication with operators to verify production schedule. Works in an office environment as well as a normal production environment with exposure to temperature changes. Major challenge of the position involves accurately entering cutting patterns and insuring best material yield

Requisites :

Education:

Major duties and responsibilities of the job can be satisfactorily performed with a high school education or GED.

Experience:

Some previous machine operation experience is required to perform the job. On the job training is provided. Computer experience preferred.

Competencies:

Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Follow Company rules and policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Maintain acceptable attendance.

Maintain an orderly and clean work area.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Responsible for initial entry and maintenance of all contour cutting operations that pertains to programming of machine. Enter all parts into the CAD system for the contour cutters.

Performs general clerical duties, routine data entry necessary for the patterns costing systems and order entry.

Routinely corresponds with productions crew, sales, management.

Assign cutting definitions including start entry exit transition and lower cutting path.

Maintain part entry accuracy.

Assist in maintaining the pattern costing system. Add and update parts specifications change.

Insure the latest product revisions are up to date and loaded on the appropriate cutting machine.

Minimum Qualifications:

Six month CAD experience a must.

Read and interpret a tape measure.

Training for this job will require six months to one year.

Computer familiarity with CAD experiences.

Strong math skills.

Ability to grasp computer operations.

Must have knowledge of Word, Excel and CAD experience.

Non-Essential Functions:

Troubleshoot problems with contour cutters. Repair if possible. Isolate problem for mechanic or technician to repair.

Train new operators and cross train present operators on contour cutters.

Assist department manager in producing initial prototype.

Duties subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

No agencies or phone calls

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive benefits package including excellent health insurance, generous profit-sharing plan, and much more. We offer long-term career opportunities for our employees in a stable industry and clean working environment. We also offer tuition reimbursement to our employees after 1 year of service.

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.