Vigor Marine Group · 8 hours ago
CAD/CAM Designer - Day Shift - 104
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$31.30/hr - $31.30/hr
3+ years expVigor Marine Group is an established partner in marine maintenance and modernization, seeking a CAD/CAM Designer to support their design workflow in an active production environment. The role involves surveying, designing, and drafting for various projects while ensuring accuracy and adaptability in a fast-paced setting.
Shipbuilding
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the department with a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:
Setting up projects and gathering field and design information
Identifying material needs and generating Excel-based material take-offs and purchasing lists
Organizing files, drawings, and documentation for upcoming and active projects
Generating work orders, and reports for production
Assisting with planning, coordination, and miscellaneous technical tasks as required
Ability to make real-time decisions with incomplete or imperfect data while balancing accuracy, schedule, and constructability
Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively between designers, survey staff, supervisors, and multiple crafts
Ability to perform and thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, production-driven construction environment while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
Qualification
Required
Minimum of three years of experience in at least one of the following is required: AutoCAD, Solidworks, Point Clouds workflows (Processing, Meshing, and Reverse Engineering)
Ability to make real-time decisions with incomplete or imperfect data while balancing accuracy, schedule, and constructability
Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively between designers, survey staff, supervisors, and multiple crafts
Ability to perform and thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, production-driven construction environment while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
Proficient knowledge of structural design concepts and related CAD software
Working understanding of drafting principles, techniques, and procedures related to steel and structural fabrication
Familiarity with interpreting field measurements, survey data, or scan data and incorporating it into CAD models or drawings
Strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while communicating effectively with the team
Comfortable working independently with minimal instruction once objectives are defined
Able to rapidly shift priorities based on production and project needs
Willing to support non-design and non-survey tasks during slow periods to assist the department as a whole
Understands that 'perfect information' is not always available and can make sound engineering and drafting decisions in real-world conditions
Willing to learn new tools, workflows, and processes as project demands evolve
Company
Vigor Marine Group
With five shipyards, eight dry docks, and more than 15,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$75MKey Investors
Endeavour Capital
2019-07-25Acquired
2011-12-01Private Equity· $75M
Leadership Team
Billy Martin
Chief Technology and Security Officer (CTSO)
Recent News
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