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Colonna's Shipyard · 2 months ago

Junior CAD Operator - Steel America (Job ID: 1117)

Norfolk, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Colonna's Shipyard is a leader in the ship repair industry, and they are seeking a Junior CAD Operator to support operations in their Steel America division. The role involves transforming conceptual designs into precise blueprints and creating detailed drawings and technical specifications to guide fabrication and machining processes.

ManufacturingMarine TechnologyTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support the preparation of drawings or computer models that include multiple views, detail drawings, and assembly drawings

Support the project shop-drawings, cutting list, installation-detail drawings, effect revisions and changes to same over the project duration using AutoCAD

Supplies sketches, computer models, and verbal information supplied by Superintendents to determine the most appropriate views, detail drawings, and supplementary information needed to complete assignments

Directly support the nominated Project Superintendent

Supports preparation of submissions of specific shop drawings to Client/Project Manager as required

Develops and implements processes, procedures and standards for design department

Takes a support role on projects drafting execution

Familiarity and execution of developing cut files, sending them to the burning machine, cutting them with the burning machine, and final packaging to destination is required

Understand and perform material traceability

Understand and perform all maintenance requirements of our Messer Cutting system, how to change consumables, and how to use all programs required for cutting and beveling

Prepares structural shop fabrication drawings and erection drawings including, material lists and shipping forms

Perform shop layout and facility drawings as required to assist in planning

Communicates and coordinates with other disciplines including mechanical and electrical, internal project management, purchasing and manufacturing departments to provide accurate structural approval and detailed production drawings to ensure their requirements are incorporated in structural drawings

Provides assistance in the development and maintenance of standard structural practices for drafting and fabrication of structures

Attend coordination/review meetings and assist on design and details and approval of the same

Maintain Project records through creation and management of document transmittal and recording system

Qualification

AutoCADSolidWorksDraftingMicrosoft 365Microsoft ProjectMathematical skillsData collectionInformation managementVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Must have an Associate's in Drafting (or related degree)

Must be able to proactively and systematically gather and store information

Must be proficient in identifying and collecting necessary data, with a strong capability to transform it accurately into usable output

Must maintain regular attendance and work independently, sometimes under pressure, to meet deadlines

Must have strong verbal and written communication skills

Must have strong mathematical skill and ability

Must be proficient in all Microsoft 365 products and Microsoft Project

Preferred

1-2 years experience drafting with AutoCad and SolidWorks preferred

Experience operating FARO Laser Tracking system with ability to present data in graphical formats to facilitate clear interpretation of result highly preferred

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision options

Company paid disability insurances

401k with match

Legal services

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Company

Colonna's Shipyard

Colonna's Shipyard provider of high-quality, time-critical maintenance, repair, & fabrication services to the marine & industrial markets.

Founded in 1875

Norfolk, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees

https://colonnashipyard.com

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