Computer Aided Design Operator id-9329

May 23, 2025

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BENEFITS

Health, Dental & Vision
Prescription Drug Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Group Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Investment 401K Plan & Profit Sharing
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Vacation, Holidays & Winter Shutdown
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Product Discounts
Service Awards

SCOPE -- Make Product Engineering drawings meet American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Smith & Wesson's drawing standards, rules and guidelines. This includes all aspects of the drawing but not limited to: drawing title box, part material properties, drawing views, datums, tolerances, geometric dimensioning callouts, notes and revision control. Work with the Product Engineer to validate the drawing meets the design requirements. Use Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, including create, update, and modify designs for both solid models and drawings.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES

Creates CAD drawings for engineering projects.
Creates and modifies designs for special assignments.
Extensive solid modeling and drafting using SolidWorks 3D CAD software.
Working with current geometric tolerance and ASME standards, utilizing standard drafting practices.
Using Microsoft Office tools including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point and Matrix PLM.
Interaction with all levels of management, employees, and vendors to accomplish tasks leading to the creation/revision of Smith & Wesson product drawings and other presentation documents and media.
Use various file management software.
Make basic Tool Design Drawings (during peak workloads as needed)
Performs other related duties, as assigned.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Experience, Competencies and Education
The ideal candidate would have an Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Tool Design knowledge, and Solidworks experience.
A four-year formal vocational high school degree of mechanical drafting (CAD) and/or actual Design drafting experience is also acceptable.
CAD knowledge of SolidWorks is preferred.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Demonstrated ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals to perform all drafting tasks.
REASONING ABILITY
With minimal supervision, demonstrate the ability to solve practical problems, interpret, resolving problems and issues using a variety of instructions or guides furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
CSWA (Certified SolidWorks Associate) SolidWorks experience preferred

DRAFTER (I II III)

Transforms initial rough product designs using computer aided design (CAD) into working documents. Reviews engineering drawing and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards. May require an associate's degree in a related area and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
S&W Job Level Qualifications:
0-5 Years or more experience preferred making drawings using CAD.
Create drawings under direct supervision and guidance.
Monitor work to meet completion dates.
Basic Level Solid models creation.
Basic Level drawing complexity.

LEVEL II S&W Job Code: RDCDP2

Transforms initial rough product designs using computer aided design (CAD) into working documents. Reviews engineering drawing and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards. May require an associate's degree in a related area and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May direct and lead the work of others. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
S&W Job Level Qualifications:
5-10 Years or more experience preferred making drawings using CAD.
Create drawings under limited supervision and guidance.
Monitor work to meet completion dates.
Middle Level Solid Model creation.
Middle Level drawing and assembly complexity.

LEVEL III S&W Job Code: RDCDP3

Transforms initial rough product designs using computer aided design (CAD) into working documents. Reviews engineering drawing and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards. May require an associate's degree in a related area and 4-6 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May direct and lead the work of others. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
S&W Job Level Qualifications:
10-15 Years or more experience preferred making drawings using CAD.
Create drawings under minimal supervision and guidance.
Monitor work and coordinate projects to meet completion dates.
High Level Solid Model creation.
High Level drawing and assembly complexity.
Peer Drafting Checking responsibilities

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

The ideal candidate would have an Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Tool Design knowledge, and Solidworks experience.
A four-year formal vocational high school degree of mechanical drafting (CAD) and/or actual Design drafting experience is also acceptable.
CAD knowledge of SolidWorks is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals to perform all drafting tasks.
With minimal supervision, demonstrate the ability to solve practical problems, interpret, resolving problems and issues using a variety of instructions or guides furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CSWA (Certified SolidWorks Associate) SolidWorks experience preferred

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