CAD Drafter

CAD Drafter

Location: 325 Arbor Court, Winchester, VA 22602

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Pay Range: $20.00 - $26.00/hour

Dixon Fire, a proud division of The Dixon Group, is seeking a CAD Drafter to join our engineering team at our facility in Winchester, Virginia! In this role, you will apply mechanical engineering principles to design couplings, connections, valves, machines and their components. You will work closely with engineering and production to update models and drawings based on requested changes.

At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation's heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do:

• Create 3D models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks.
• Collaborate and communicate directly with engineers and production staff.
• Create assemblies and ensure the mechanical fit of all components.
• Coordinate the proper creation of item types, manufacturability requirements, and bills of materials.
• Self-check completed assignments and cross-check coworkers' completed assignments.
• Collaborate with manufacturing personnel to ensure product manufacturability.
• Select materials and calculate weights and volumes.
• Generate new designs from concept to completion while considering manufacturability and cost.
• Support standard products and perform special customer project work.

What We're Looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents
• Understanding of drawing standards and tolerancing methods
• Familiarity with machine design details such as threads, nuts, bolts, and welds
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to quickly learn about new products and software
• 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.)

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Competitive salary
• Bonus programs
• 401K retirement plan
• Training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements, and more!

Who We Are: The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

We do not provide sponsorships to work in the United States.

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons. The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)