CAD/SolidWorks Designer - Job Description - This is an in-person position at our Grand Rapids, Michigan office. This is not a remote position.

Excellent Opportunity to join our team of craftsmen, in making custom metalwork, including custom furniture and artwork, with computerized state-of-the-art equipment. We specialize in sheet metal fabrication. Check out our website to see what we do: fidlerfurniturecompany.com

Fidler Furniture Company is looking for an experienced individual(s) that will:

Have at least three years’ experience with SolidWorks Sheet Metal Tools & AutoCAD.

• Experience with 3-D modeling/design.
• Be able to read and understand blueprints/CAD drawings.
• Prepare detailed customer approval drawings and shop fabrication drawings.
• Must be efficient with a strong understanding and accuracy in using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Must be able to accurately create drawings from a model and also field-measured templates.
• Must be able to take instruction and work with a team.
• Must be able to do renderings.
• Graphics design experience is a plus.
• Estimating experience is a plus.

Items to be drawn include:

Custom cooking hoods, commercial and residential kitchen counters and cabinetry, custom metalwork, sculpture, railings, and other custom artwork items.

This is not a training position. Applicants must be skilled in using SolidWorks and be able to accurately and efficiently draw with the sheet metal tools in SolidWorks in a timely manner.

Individual may be responsible for traveling to various cities around Michigan to meet with customers, measure, template for kitchens, and ensure the proper design of kitchen components. Must have a valid driver’s license and have a dependable vehicle. Most job sites are in West Michigan and a few are on the east side of the state.

It is of the utmost importance that this person has exceptional interpersonal communication skills. Other traits will include self-motivation, being team-oriented, having a high energy level, the ability to understand drawings and blueprints, and being dependable, trustworthy, and honest.

A 90-day trial period is to be expected to ensure successful integration into the company.

Starting pay is $21-23/hour based on experience for the first 90 days. Review of progress and pay assessment at the end of the 90-day trial.

A typical workday would be M-F from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, in our office, with some overtime as needed.

Please visit www.fidlerfurniturecompany.com to see what we do!