CAD Drafter/Designer (ID:47341)

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated CAD Designer for a newly created role that will support both new and existing project teams for our exciting client. As the leading provider of vertical transportation solutions in Minneapolis, our client is recognized for its dedication to excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction. This is a great opportunity to advance your career while contributing to innovative projects that are transforming how people move. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, apply today.

Code: 47341

Posted: 2025-10-09

Category: Engineering & Operations

The CAD Drafter/Designer (CDD) will report to the Superintendent. The CCD's primary role is to provide "as-built" drawings of existing and/or new equipment. The CCD provides mechanical and structural representations showing dimensions and structural load calculations. The secondary role of the CCD is to develop concepts and/or designs for new equipment and products that will be produced in the future. Only U.S. citizens will be considered.

Salary: $55-65/yr DOQ.

Position: On-site.

Benefits: Full benefits including Health insurance, Dental, Vision, vacation/holiday pay, and annual bonuses.

Only U.S. citizens will be considered.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Conducting field surveys of existing equipment
Developing CAD models showing changes to equipment and/or the integration of new equipment
Review, understand, and apply various codes relating to the equipment
Reviews designs, models, and other applicable documents for a project
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) under challenging phases
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables
Prepares load calculations based on existing and/or new conditions
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as the fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply concepts such as the fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations, as well as determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques
Apply knowledge of company capabilities and operations to determine material and labor hours needed for product costing, and verify compliance with marketing and sales expectations
Prepare mechanical assembly layouts and details
Work with operations to develop project schedules, costs, and cost reduction
Prepare mechanical equations for machinery
Develop initial design ideas and concepts
Define reasonable project goals
Work to develop, maintain, and improve processes related to the role
Communicate with the team and customers
Follow up phone, email, and communication support with the team and customers as required
Supports customer relations and customer satisfaction
Prepares reports as required by management
Computer operation (AutoCAD-LT, Microsoft software, etc.)

Required Skills & Experience:

2-year Associate's Degree in Engineering Drafting and Design (or equivalent) and 1-3 years of work experience in mechanical design
2 + years of experience with AutoCAD-LT and Microsoft Office products
1+ years of experience with 3D CAD modeling is a plus
Occasional travel to job sites within MN may be required

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be an award-winning company, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Let's find your people, together.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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