Senior CAD Operator - Conveyors

Job Overview

You’ll help bring custom conveyor, packaging, and material handling systems from concept to reality. Working closely with engineers, project teams, vendors, and customers, you'll develop detailed designs that support fabrication, installation, and successful project execution. This position combines technical design work with practical problem solving, giving you the opportunity to see how your designs perform in real‑world applications.

• Support projects from initial layout through final design, creating equipment for industrial and manufacturing environments.
• Create and modify Solid Works parts, assemblies, and fabrication drawings for conveyors, packaging equipment, and material handling systems.
• Develop and update 2D plant layouts using AutoCAD while coordinating with internal teams and equipment vendors.
• Perform design calculations, review layouts, and resolve design challenges before fabrication and installation.
• Collaborate with customers and project teams to ensure designs meet project requirements, schedules, and expectations.

• Associate degree in Engineering, Drafting Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Experience using Solid Works and AutoCAD in a professional environment.
• Background designing conveyors, packaging equipment, or material handling systems.
• Understanding of fabrication methods, mechanical systems, and design principles.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

This position is:

• Focused on mechanical design, drafting, and problem solving.
• A collaborative role working with engineers, vendors, customers, and project teams.
• An opportunity to contribute to projects from concept through fabrication.

This position is not:

• A purely administrative drafting role.
• Limited to updating existing drawings without design input.
• An isolated position working independently from project teams.

Opportunity to work on tangible equipment and systems that move products, support manufacturing operations, and solve real customer challenges. Gain exposure to a variety of projects and industries while building technical design skills in a team‑oriented environment.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short‑Term Incentive Plan.

Pay Range: $28.83 - $43.25. The salary offer will vary based on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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