OR-1921 AutoCAD Designer

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Company Name: D&M Design & Fabrication

Job Title: Advanced Sales CAD Assistant

RolesResponsibilitiesand Daily Tasks:

Listed in order of importance:

1. Understanding of customers (often poor) 2D or3D Drawings / sketches & ability to interpret &reflect in a 3D Model

2. 3D modelling (solidworks) to assist the salesteam providing complete 3D models to importinto the quoting software to achieve accuratequotes

3. Liasing with the sales team to relay anyinformation to assist with quoting

4. Communication with suppliers to obtain materialand outsourced part prices

5. Assistance with the drawing office

Essential Skills: 1. 5 years overall experience

2. 2.5 Years Sheet metal & fabrication

3. 2.5 Years Solidworks

4. Very good understanding of both 2D and 3Ddrawings

EssentialExperience:

Skills aside what are the main things you are looking forwhen hiring for this role

1. An experienced Sheet metal & Fabrication CADOperator who is willing to work closely with theteam

2. Someone who is experienced in taking basicideas & convert them into workable 3D modelsfor customer approval / pricing

Key Question: From a technical and business perspective what doessuccess look like for this hire

We would ultimately hope that a successful applicantcould come into our business and fairly quickly beaccessing our sales inbox to interpret which salesenquiries would need further detailing to assist ourpredominantly untechnical sales department. This role isto apply a skilled & experienced operator which willallow multiple unskilled operators to work quickly andefficiently in sending quotes to our customers.

We would hope the successful candidate could alsowork with the drawing office during busy periods toassist in processing jobs for the shop floor and drawingjobs for customer approval.

DesiredExperience andSkills:

Sheet Metal

Solidworks (specifically sheet metal & weldments)

Excell

Desired Years ofExperience:

5 Years Sheet metal & fabrication (essential)

5 Years Solidworks (essential)

Creating nests for sheet metal laser cutting (preferable)

Other: Communication with other staff at D&M will be key tothis role so a successful candidate must speak fluent

English.

Sheet Metal & Fabrication

1. Can you describe your experience with sheet metal and fabrication over thepast five years What are some of the most complex projects you have workedon

Expected Answer: The candidate should detail their extensive experiencehighlighting specific projects the complexity involved materials usedfabrication techniques and how they addressed any challenges encountered.

2. How do you approach the design of sheet metal components to ensuremanufacturability and costeffectiveness

Expected Answer: The candidate should discuss considerations like materialselection bend allowances minimizing waste and designing for ease ofmanufacturing.

3. What are some common issues you have encountered in sheet metalfabrication and how did you resolve them

Expected Answer: The candidate should provide examples of issues suchas material deformation incorrect tolerances or assembly problems andexplain their problemsolving strategies.

SolidWorks

4. How do you utilize SolidWorks for designing and modeling sheet metal partsCan you provide an example of a complex design you created

Expected Answer: The candidate should explain their proficiency withSolidWorks particularly with sheet metal tools and provide an example of acomplex design including the features used (e.g. bends flanges) and howthey optimized the design for fabrication.

5. What features of SolidWorks do you find most useful for sheet metal designand why

Expected Answer: Look for mentions of specific SolidWorks features suchas sheet metal tools flattening capabilities design tables and configurations.

6. Can you describe your process for verifying and validating your designs inSolidWorks before sending them to production

Expected Answer: The candidate should discuss using simulations stressanalysis interference checks and collaboration with fabrication teams toensure designs are ready for production.

Understanding of 2D and 3D Drawings

7. How do you ensure accuracy and clarity when creating both 2D and 3Ddrawings in SolidWorks for fabrication purposes

Expected Answer: Look for explanations on using SolidWorks' tools forcreating detailed 2D drawings and accurate 3D models ensuring properdimensions tolerances annotations and how they validate the drawings forfabrication.

8. What is your approach to converting 3D models into 2D drawings formanufacturing

Expected Answer: The candidate should explain their process for creating

clear and detailed 2D drawings from 3D models including how they handleviews dimensions and annotations.

ProblemSolving and Technical Skills

9. Describe a situation where you identified a potential issue in a fabricationdrawing and how you resolved it.

Expected Answer: The candidate should provide a specific example ofidentifying and resolving an issue in a fabrication drawing detailing the stepstaken to address the problem the tools used for analysis and the outcome oftheir solution.

10. How do you stay updated with the latest advancements in CAD software andsheet metal fabrication techniques

Expected Answer: The candidate should discuss their commitment tocontinuous learning through training attending workshops reading industrypublications and experimenting with new tools and techniques in their work.