What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Administrator (any US Astec location-TN, SD, OR, KS, WI, IL) position at Astec Industries?
Job Description
Job Description
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Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The CAD Administrator ensures the stable operation of SOLIDWORKS, PDM, and DraftSight software while promoting global CAD standards within Astec. This role involves developing, configuring, maintaining, and optimizing these platforms to support business needs, integrating CAD data from other software into SOLIDWORKS workflows, and resolving user issues efficiently. This role is ideal for a professional with deep expertise in SOLIDWORKS, PDM, DraftSight, and Toolbox administration who is committed to delivering high-quality solutions, integrating diverse CAD data, and enhancing CAD processes in a collaborative environment.
LOCATION : This position is onsite, but can be at any Astec US or Canadian location (TN, SD, OR, KS, WI, IL or Thornbury, ONT). Preference for Chattanooga, TN or Yankton, SD.
Key Activities & Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain SOLIDWORKS PDM vault, workflows, data cards, templates, and settings.
- Provide expertise and technical support for SOLIDWORKS, DraftSight, and SOLIDWORKS Toolbox administration, including configurations, customizations, and updates.
- Develop and enforce policies and procedures for SOLIDWORKS-related software administration and usage.
- Plan and execute CAD data migration projects, ensuring data integrity and minimal disruption.
- Integrate CAD data from external software, such as AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Creo, into SOLIDWORKS based workflows to streamline processes and maintain data consistency.
- Manage and resolve Helpdesk tickets related to SOLIDWORKS, PDM, and DraftSight issues.
- Provide training and guidance to users on SOLIDWORKS tools, workflows, and best practices.
- Research and recommend improvements to leverage the full capabilities of SOLIDWORKS, PDM, and DraftSight.
- Schedule and perform software updates and maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
- Identify and resolve software, system, and hardware issues related to the CAD environment.
- Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and best practices related to CAD, ERP, and data integration.
- Aggressively support and promote the culture of OneASTEC.
To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are :
Education :
Experience :
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Travel : Domestic and international travel up to 5%; heavier during project implementations.
Our Culture and Values
Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.
