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CAD DESIGNER/DRAFTSMAN

JWC Machine and Fab

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$19.23-43.27 /h
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Mobile, AL
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

**ABOUT JWC MACHINE AND FAB

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JWC Machine and Fab is a CNC precision machining shop in Mobile, AL specializing in tight-tolerance components for industrial customers. With a team of skilled machinists and a commitment to craftsmanship, JWC operates across a broad range of materials and part complexities — from standard production runs to challenging large-format and specialized work. We are growing deliberately, and every hire matters.

**POSITION SUMMARY

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JWC Machine and Fab is seeking a CAD Designer or Drafter to support our engineering and production team. This role bridges the gap between customer requirements and the shop floor — creating, reviewing, and managing technical drawings and models that our machinists rely on to produce precision components. The position is well-suited for candidates ranging from detail drafters to experienced mechanical designers; responsibility and compensation will align with demonstrated capability.

**RESPONSIBILITIES

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  • Create and revise 2D engineering drawings and/or 3D models from customer specifications, sketches, or verbal requirements

  • Ensure drawings include correct GD&T callouts, tolerances, material specifications, and surface finish requirements

  • Review incoming customer drawings for manufacturability and flag concerns before production begins

  • Maintain organized drawing libraries and revision control in accordance with shop documentation standards

  • Collaborate closely with machinists and supervisors to resolve interpretation questions on the floor

  • Support quoting activities by providing accurate drawing interpretations and dimensional analysis

  • Assist with process documentation, work instructions, and job traveler creation as needed

**QUALIFICATIONS

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  • Proficiency in CAD software — SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, or equivalent

  • Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and engineering drawing interpretation

  • Experience creating drawings for machined parts preferred; castings and weldments a plus

  • Understanding of manufacturing processes — how parts are actually made — is a significant advantage

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Drafting, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered

  • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple drawing packages simultaneously

  • Effective communicator — comfortable working directly with machinists and customers alike

**COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

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Competitive pay — based on experience and qualifications

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401(k) with 4% company match

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Health insurance — 100% company paid

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Annual performance bonus

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Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

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*JWC Machine and Fab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all candidates based on skill, experience, and demonstrated ability.

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You should be proficient in:

  • GD&T
  • CAD Software
  • Graphic Design Technology
  • CAD/CAM Software
  • Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • 3D Modeling (AutoCAD, Solidworks, Autodesk Fusion 360, NX CAD (Siemens))
  • 2D Drawings (AutoCAD)