CAD/CAM Drafter at Fineline Industries LLC – Merced, California

A CAD/CAM Drafter is responsible for using computer-aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) to draw the guidelines and technical details of our boats, program those drawings/plans into our CNC machine, its software and run the CNC machine to produce parts that will be built/assembled for production. Ultimately, this role will assist us in building functional, secure, and well-designed products and structures that meet our needs.

Essential Duties | Responsibilities:

• Generate drawings from sketches, concepts, mark-ups, bill of material (BOM), and verbal communication provided by Engineering staff.
• Ensure that designs are practical and compliant with industry regulations and company standards.
• Collaborating with other engineering staff and departments to improve design efficiency.
• Revise drawings based on instructions from Engineers.
• Strong understanding of engineering theory and design principles.
• Interact with Production Team to collect data for drawings.
• Monitor changes throughout the building process.
• Review engineering data to ensure compliance with the original design plans.
• Modify existing drawings; Draw illustrations of designs for manuals to be used as aids for production.
• Store drawing files electronically as well as manage archives for later use.
• Program drawings into manufacturing systems.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by management.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; Certificate and/or associate degree preferred.
• Three years’ work-related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be mechanically inclined and detail oriented.
• Must have excellent communication skills; Ability to meet all deadlines.
• Possess a talent for drawing and have advanced computer skills.
• Knowledgeable of drafting software (such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino) for creating 2D and 3D computer drawings as well as previous CAM experience.
• Experience running CNC machines preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature.

· Must be able to bend at waist, knees and stand for extended periods of time.

· Must be able to climb into and out of interior of boats.

· Must be able to wear proper safety equipment to include respirator when necessary.

· Must be able to properly lift 50 pounds when necessary.

· Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions, normal office environment or factory environment that is not climate controlled. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The factory in certain areas maintains a high fiberglass and dust environment.

Personal Protective Equipment might be required in certain areas of the factory including but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, hearing protection, gloves and protective garments.

Equal employment opportunity employer

C&S Boat Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, C&S Boat Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

C&S Boat Company expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of C&S Boat Company’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.