We are hiring! Come join us. FWE is growing faster than ever and we are looking for positive, proactive and efficient individuals to join our dedicated team. CAD experience required. We love to train eager individuals looking to grow with a growing business.
Creativity and innovation are keys to our success. We achieve this through a diverse team who collaborate, support each other, and strive for excellence.
Why FWE?
- We started 70+ years ago and are now an established international company
- Opportunity to be an employee-owner through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (100% company-funded) and accumulate money for a secure retirement.
- State of the art, AIR-CONDITIONED manufacturing facility. Very clean work environment
- Potential for growth & advancement
Our CAD Designer will do tasks such as the following:
- Design & Modeling: Create accurate and efficient 3D models of sheet metal parts and assemblies using SolidWorks, ensuring designs are optimized for manufacturing processes (e.g., laser cutting, bending, welding).
- Drawings: Generate complete and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings, including flat patterns, bending tables, and correct GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) where necessary.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to ensure designs meet functional requirements, quality standards, and cost targets.
- Problem-Solving: Review and revise designs based on feedback from the shop floor, addressing manufacturability issues and improving product quality and efficiency.
- Documentation: Maintain and organize the CAD file structure, PDM (Product Data Management) records, and revision control for all projects.
- Standards: Ensure all designs adhere to industry and company drafting standards and specifications.
Qualification, Knowledge and Skills:
- Proficiency navigating AutoCAD/SolidWorks
- Ability to take direction and work cooperatively with other members of FWE team
- Mechanical aptitude
- Adaptability to changing priorities
- Good attention to detail
- Maintain confidentiality
Physical Demands of this job:
* The qualified individual must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The qualified individual must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR PERSONAL CELL NUMBER. OUR TEXT MESSAGING APP WON’T WORK WITH INDEED VIRTUAL NUMBERS WHICH REQUIRE A PIN.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly
FWE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- • Can you read a standard tape measure? What other tools have you worked with?
- • Do you have Sheet Metal Design Experience?
- Are you 18 years of age or older?
- How many months of experience do you have creating CAD mechanical drawings?
- Which CAD programs/software have you used?
Work Location: In person