What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Programming /Purchasing Coordinator position at Closet Factory?
Functional Responsibilities:
The broadly defined areas of Cut List, including:
The broadly defined areas of Cut List, including:
- Achieving Major Operational KPI’s .
- Ensure jobs are cut listed properly to insure smooth installation and minimize rework.
- Ensure machining instructions from KCD/Plan-it or other CAD software are working properly and producing error-free parts.
- Identify and order materials and special orders to insure no delays in manufacturing and installation due to material/parts availability.
- Work with Designers to identify any design elements that are unclear or need further explanation.
- ClosetWare
- Maintain and serve the system (SalesForce) and ensure all available cut list projects and purchasing are completed and updated immediately.
- Report late or incomplete designs/missing paperwork to a supervisor immediately to ensure cut lists are available to the shop floor for on-time manufacturing.
- Jobs Ready
- Ensure all parts necessary for the installation are clearly identified. These include special orders, inventoried parts (slides/hinges/lineal/etc.).
- Ensure all special orders and materials are available on time for production to begin on schedule.
- Have all open questions or concerns addressed prior to the job going to the manufacturing floor.
- Ensure all job Packets are well identified with client name/number prominently displayed for easy identification.
- Computer/CAD/Designs
- Be able to read designs/plans and identify exceptions.
- Understand the fundamentals of design and design rules; act as a second check to ensure design will work as presented.
- Have a thorough understanding of CAD software being used: KCD/Plan-it/or other digital or manual cut lists.
- Maintain parts/machining libraries and coordinate any changes with manufacturing, sales and installation.
- Ensure all computer equipment is updated, backed-up, and maintained.
- Keep your work area clean and well organized.
- Get cross trained on as many areas of Factory operations as possible. .
- Be knowledgeable of software utilized to run major manufacturing equipment.
- Purchasing, Production, Installation And Sales Support
- Work with production and installation to ensure all CAD related software instructions are correct.
- Review any unclear jobs with sales/management personnel.
- Meet with sales personnel on a regular basis to provide feedback and suggestions for design accuracy.
- High School Diploma Or Equivalent
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Familiarity and understanding of computer & software usage
- Comprehensive understanding of basic math and the ability to work with decimals and fractions
- Ability to read and understand a tape measure
- Previous Drafting/Design/CAD experience or current enrollment in related schooling
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Best Training in the Industry
- Full time/Year round work (We have never had a layoff in our entire history!)