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Drafter

3/9/2026

The Drafter will produce and revise 3D technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics using SolidWorks, ensuring they conform to company standards. This role involves converting field measurements and customer specifications into production-ready manufacturing drawings while collaborating with production and sales teams.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
CDI is the leading manufacturer of curbs for the HVAC industry. Our excellent reputation is built upon outstanding customer service and the quick manufacturing and delivery of products. We love a challenge and take pride in our "bring it on"​ attitude!
About the Role

Description

Position Summary:


If you’re someone who appreciates when your hard work is rewarded, then we have the ideal position for you. This job will give you the opportunity to put your skills to the ultimate test. Fun fact, most of our leadership team started in similar entry level positions. Our company encourages personal growth and offers career advancement to individuals who display a “can-do” attitude. If you’re interested in growing along with us, contact one of our team members today!


Who we are: CDI is the nation’s fastest curb manufacturer in the HVAC industry. We are a nation-wide company with manufacturing facilities located in the suburbs of Minneapolis, Dallas, Seattle, Charlotte, and Phoenix. Today CDI leads the curb adapter industry with the fastest lead times and the most curbs manufactured annually. We’ve gained this success by continuing to focus on CDI’s five core values: FAST - FUN - EASY - COMMUNITY - GROWTH . 

 

FAST – Respond quickly  

EASY – Don’t complicate things  

FUN – Be a great day maker  

COMMUNITY – Share your time, treasure, and talents with each other and the world  

GROWTH – Committed to being better tomorrow than we are today 


  • Produce and revise 3D technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics using CAD software (SolidWorks).
  • Ensure all drawings conform to established CDI company standards.
  • Convert field measurements (provided by the Field Measure Tech) and customer specifications into production-ready manufacturing drawings.
  • Collaborate with the Production Manager and Sales team to address design-for-manufacturability issues and implement changes.
  • Perform dimensional and tolerance checking on drawings to prevent manufacturing errors.
  • Support the sales team by providing technical drawings or product visuals for submittals and customer approvals as needed.


Requirements

  • Solidworks certification or practical experience using Sheet metal, parts and assemblies
  •  CAD Drafting – 2D, Solid modeling, Assembly, Part Drawings, detailing, dimensioning
  •  Basic mechanical drafting standards
  •  Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel 
  •  Strong technical aptitude – Able to read and generate 3D drawings.
  • Able to create drawings from sketches and concept discussions.
  • Strong written & oral communication skills.
  • Able to interface with internal and external customers
  • Organized, on target, on time and goal oriented

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Solidworks certification or practical experience using Sheet metal, parts and assemblies
  • CAD Drafting – 2D, Solid modeling, Assembly, Part Drawings, detailing, dimensioning
  • Basic mechanical drafting standards
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • HVAC Industry
  • Lean Principles
  • Solidworks structural analysis package
  • Airflow analysis software



Key Skills
SolidworksCAD Drafting3D Technical DrawingsBlueprintsSchematicsSheet MetalParts and Assemblies2D DraftingSolid ModelingAssemblyPart DrawingsDetailingDimensioningMechanical DraftingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTrades
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