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CAD Operator/EstimatorAustin Community College • Norwalk, CT, US
CAD Operator / Estimator

CAD Operator / Estimator

Austin Community College • Norwalk, CT, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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American Excelsior Company is an industry-leading manufacturer and custom fabricator of a wide variety of flexible foam products used in a wide variety of markets. We are actively seeking a

CAD Operator / Estimator

at our Norwalk plant. This individual will support our sales, customer service, and manufacturing departments to create custom designs for foam products for current and prospective customers. This position offers competitive wages, great benefits, and leadership commitment to a work-life balance. Our company has been around for over 135 years - come be part of a stable, established, and growing company!

HOURS :

  • Monday-Friday 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm
  • OT hours as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :

  • Starting wage is dependent upon experience; $24-26 per hour
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Access to Medical / Dental Plans coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays

    • ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Create detailed drawings for new and existing products using AutoCAD
  • Estimate production costs for products
  • Lead the fabrication and inspection of prototypes and first articles to ensure they meet specifications before customer approval and production
  • Collaborate with Purchasing to source new materials
  • Design tooling and coordinate with vendors
  • Determine raw materials and initial process routings for new products and enter data into the company's MRP system
  • Provide design interpretation and quality guidance to support manufacturing
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives including lean manufacturing, quality assurance, resource planning, and inventory control
  • Assist Sales with design clarifications and customer quotes; contribute to product design modifications

    • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks; CNC programming experience preferred
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems
  • Strong mechanical aptitude, hands-on approach, and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively and thrive in a small team and office environment
  • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Methodologies

    • Offers for newly hired individuals are contingent on an acceptable result of a Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Test, Audiogram, and Background Check.

    American Excelsior is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

    This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. American Excelsior makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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