CAD Detailer II - HARGROVE

Position Overview

The CAD Detailer II uses AutoCAD to 3D draft across all disciplines: exhibits, events, and trade shows. This position is responsible for taking designs executed by others in conjunction with direction from a production manager to create construction plans, overall layouts, setup guides, etc. for the build and installation of small to large projects. This position reports to the Manager of CAD Engineering.

• Create overall drawings of designed events, trade shows, and exhibits.
• Create construction plans for a wood & metal shop.
• Create assembly and set-up drawings.
• Create and edit drawings for structures using aluminum modular systems:
  Agam, be Matrix, etc.
• Work with Production Managers and Shop Leads to collectively come up with creative solutions.
• When applicable, liaise with structural engineers and /or architects to address any potential structural or life safety issues.
• Assist with requests to draw or alter floor plans when the department workload warrants.
• As needed, attend client meetings with sales or event management as a member of the project teams.
• Maintain and add to department library of dwg blocks- the department resource of pre-drawn pieces.
• Follow instructions from project team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned and deemed necessary under the direction of the department supervisor.
• Other duties assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in environment design, technical theatre, industrial design, or related field
• 3+ years of exhibit/tradeshow/theatre fabrication experience
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, drawing in 3D
• Alternately acceptable is successful completion of a formal Computer Aided Drafting degree/certification/program
• Experience with 3dsMax, Vectorworks, Illustrator a plus
• Experience with the Expocad Contractor plugin for AutoCAD a plus
• Experience with aluminum modular systems (Agam, Octonorm, be Matrix, etc.) a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite with the ability to quickly learn new job-related software
• Ability to work and interact with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and skillsets, including discussing fabrication principles and methods, and the capabilities of AutoCAD
• Organization skills and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel ( /li>