Mechanical Designer / CAD Technician (SolidWorks & DraftSight)
Job Description
Job Description
About Us
Northeast Fabricators & Mechanical Services is a custom metal fabrication and mechanical services company serving industrial, municipal, and commercial customers throughout the Northeast. We specialize in custom fabrication, welded assemblies, piping systems, sheet metal, and mechanical solutions for a wide range of industries.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer / CAD Technician to support our fabrication and project teams. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience creating fabrication drawings, sheet metal designs, welded assemblies, and mechanical layouts using SolidWorks and DraftSight.
This position works closely with project managers, estimators, customers, and fabrication personnel to develop accurate manufacturing documentation from concept through fabrication and assembly. The successful candidate must be able to create clear, practical drawings that support efficient production and meet customer requirements.
Responsibilities
- Create detailed fabrication, assembly, and shop drawings from customer sketches, specifications, and design concepts.
- Develop and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs) and complete drawing packages.
- Create and revise manufacturing, assembly, and installation drawings.
- Generate and maintain drawing revisions and engineering change documentation.
- Verify dimensions, materials, fabrication requirements, and assembly details.
- Create 3D models and assemblies using SolidWorks.
- Work directly with shop personnel to resolve fabrication and manufacturing issues.
- Support estimating, purchasing, and project management efforts with technical drawings, material takeoffs, and fabrication documentation.
- Maintain organized drawing files and revision records.
- Assist with the development of standard products, assemblies, and fabrication procedures.
- Work directly with customers, project managers, and shop personnel to develop practical fabrication solutions and resolve production issues.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of CAD drafting or design experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, mechanical, or industrial environment.
- Proficiency with:
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- SolidWorks
- DraftSight
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Strong understanding of:
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- Sheet metal fabrication
- Welding and assembly processes
- Mechanical systems and components
- Manufacturing drawing practices
- Ability to read and interpret customer drawings, specifications, and fabrication documents.
- Strong mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing tanks, ductwork, piping systems, skids, fabricated equipment, or custom industrial products.
- Knowledge of weld symbols, fabrication tolerances, and manufacturing methods.
- Experience supporting estimating, purchasing, and project management activities.
- Ability to develop designs from sketches, field measurements, and customer concepts.
- Experience working directly with fabrication shops and manufacturing personnel.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a practical, hands-on designer who understands how products are actually built. We value individuals who can communicate effectively with shop personnel, solve manufacturing challenges, and create drawings that are clear, accurate, and production ready.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Company Match
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Schedule
Work Location
In Person
Dalton, MA
Compensation
Pay commensurate with experience.
\nCompany Description
We are a well-established fabrication shop specializing in stainless steel. Offering competitive pay to commensurate with experience, plus benefits, which include: Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays. 401k, Health Insurance (75%+ paid by employer), Flex plan, Supplemental Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Uniforms. Work boot & Safety glasses reimbursements.
Company Description
We are a well-established fabrication shop specializing in stainless steel. Offering competitive pay to commensurate with experience, plus benefits, which include: Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays. 401k, Health Insurance (75%+ paid by employer), Flex plan, Supplemental Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Uniforms. Work boot & Safety glasses reimbursements.