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CAD Drafter / Packaging Design Technician

FUTURE FOAM, INC. - 2.5

Hayward, CA Job Details Full-time From $25 an hour 3 hours ago Qualifications Fabrication Mechanical design Manufacturing facility experience Associate's degree CNC Full Job Description Position Summary The CAD Drafter / Packaging Design Technician is responsible for developing accurate manufacturing drawings and production documentation for custom foam packaging products. This position converts customer requirements,specifications, and engineering concepts into production-ready drawings utilizing CAD software. The Drafter works closely with Sales, Engineering, Estimating, Purchasing, and Production to ensure products are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet customer quality requirements. Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesCAD Design

• Create detailed 2D manufacturing drawings using AutoCAD.
• Develop production layouts for custom foam packaging.
• Generate cut patterns and die layouts.
• Create assembly drawings and exploded views.
• Revise existing drawings based on engineering changes.
• Maintain engineering drawing database. Product Development
• Assist Engineering in developing new packaging solutions.
• Interpret customer drawings and specifications.
• Recommend design improvements that reduce material waste.
• Ensure manufacturability of proposed designs.
• Assist in prototype development. Manufacturing Support
• Provide production drawings to manufacturing.
• Create Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Generate routing information.
• Support CNC cutting and die-cut programming requirements.
• Assist production with drawing clarification. Customer & Sales Support
• Work with Sales to develop packaging concepts.
• Interpret customer requirements.
• Create presentation drawings when required.
• Support customer design revisions. Documentation
• Maintain engineering files.
• Ensure revision control.
• Archive obsolete drawings.
• Update product specifications.
• Maintain drawing standards. Continuous Improvement
• Improve drawing efficiency.
• Standardize drawing templates.
• Reduce material waste through improved nesting.
• Assist with process improvements.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives. QualificationsEducation Associate degree in Drafting Technology, Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience preferred. Experience
• 2-5 years of CAD drafting experience in manufacturing.
• Packaging or foam fabrication experience preferred.
• Experience creating production drawings.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred. Technical Skills
• AutoCAD (Required)
• SolidWorks
• Microsoft Office
• BOM creation
• Blueprint reading
• Mechanical drawing standards
• Dimensioning and tolerancing
• Understanding of manufacturing processes

Pay:

From $25.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person