CAD Operator

Primary Responsibilities

Produce and prepare sketches and using CAD software prepare detailed drawings, plans, and blueprints. Visit project and client sites to gather information, and determine limitations and feasibility of designs. Update software, drawings, and other documents. Maintain knowledge in current, new, and upcoming technology, equipment, products, and solutions.

Essential Functions

• Develop technical drawings of products using AutoCAD software
• Make needed revisions to previously submitted drawings
• Keep project delivery dates current with Lead Engineer / Designer
• Keep current with existing and new products to assure proper design and design implementation with best-suited products.
• Assure IPS quality and standardization is applied to design work as it is produced.
• Provide sales & technicians support as needed.
• Distribute drawings to internal departments and external contractors
• Maintain certifications and training needs.

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree in drafting or equivalent job experience
• Experience with AutoCAD software
• Technical design skills
• Deadline-oriented mindset
• Attention to detail
• High knowledge in commercial, industrial, and institutional fire alarm, special hazards suppression, intrusion, access control, and closed-circuit television systems, equipment and applications
• High Knowledge in state and local building codes
• Possess excellent math, language, and reading skills. Must fluently speak, read, and legibly write in English. Must have aptitude to pick up technical information.
• Must be self-motivated; able to perform with little supervision.
• Excellent computer skills-must be able to navigate company software and third-party inspection software, enter data and send communication. Requires excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Possess good interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, and a professional approach.

Physical Requirements & Environment

• This is a largely sedentary role; however, occasional travel to jobsites to assist with walk thrus will be required

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
• All employees of IPS are subject to random drug testing per our Drug Free Safety Policy
• Background check required. Must have and maintain a clean driving record (no DUIs or other serious violations within the past three years).

Other Duties

• Start his/her day trying to determine how he/she can exceed customer satisfaction at each opportunity.
• Be ever mindful that he/she has both internal and external customers.
• 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.

EEOC Statement

It is the policy of Integrated Protection Services not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of Integrated Protection Services to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. For Integrated Protection Services full EEO/AAP statement, please contact the Human Resources Department.

AT WILL

All employment positions at Integrated Protection Services Inc. are at-will positions. At-will positions are those where employment and compensation can be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice. No one is authorized by the company to provide any individual with special arrangements concerning terms or conditions of employment. No permanent employment or employment for any term is intended or can be implied by statements in this job description.