Clow Valve - CAD Technician

Today, Clow Valve Company operates at two locations: Oskaloosa, Iowa, and Riverside, Calif. The Oskaloosa plants include iron and brass foundries, a machine shop, assembly, finished goods warehousing, shipping and administrative offices. The Riversidelocation includes a sales office and distribution center.We are proud to continue our history of offering manufactured products that comply with "Made in the USA" requirements.

The CAD Technician is the source of innovation for Clow Valve's Foundry Tooling Center. Strategically working to draft, create and improve on all parts of the Foundry casting process allowing for world class product manufacturing.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Sustainability:

a. Create 60 approved complete tooling models and prints per year.

b. Develop and maintain foundry specific Tooling Standards Manual.

Leadership:

a. Complete 2 position based professional development opportunities per year.

CORE FUNCTIONS:

1. Project Management (70%): Work with business partners, internal and external customers to evaluate and produce full tooling models utilizing SolidWorks. Translate rough sketches, specifications, and ideas into detailed drawings to ensure drawings comply with project specified requirements. Ensure all customers are satisfied with end results and approve of final designs.

2. Documentation Organization (20%): Create a library and manage all CAD related documentations for the Foundry Tooling Center from the ground up by organizing and maintaining CAD files and project documentations. Assisting in the development and maintenance of current and future CAD procedures.

3. Customer Relations (5%): Invite collaboration with business partners and internal/external customers by building and strengthening relationships, in the interest of continuous improvement and CAD designs. Identify and resolve discrepancies or issues with current designs and proactively work to create flawless castings for Clow.

4. Professional improvement (5%): Continuous learning and professional development improves and encourages innovation, communication, and leadership. Seek out opportunities for professional development by way of educational courses, training sessions, or collaboration with business partners.

Technical Skills:

SolidWorks and MS office program packages. Experience using precision measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, CMM, and 3D scanning equipment desired.

Education & Experience:

Required:

A certified CAD operator with a minimum of 2 years' experience in SolidWorks within a manufacturing environment.

Preferred:

Associate's Degree with 2 years' experience in SolidWorks within a manufacturing environment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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