CAD OPERATOR RESUME EXAMPLE

The CAD Operator develops CAD drawings compatible with Navy CALS requirements and other industry standards. Ensures all drawings meet company timeframes, quality goals, and variance percentage goals, revising plans per change orders as needed. Provides technical assistance to sales and construction, maintains plan standards, and safeguards hard copy drawings.

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1. CAD Operator, Boeing, Seattle, WA

Job Summary: 

  • Create a complete set of working drawings, customer submittals, or for fabrication using AutoCAD or Inventor.
  • Drafting, editing, and finalizing design plans and details using appropriate and efficient methods.
  • Support the development of and champion consistent use of drawing standards, including layer standards, file size management, and naming conventions.
  • Provide an additional level of interaction and information sharing between team members.
  • Interact with other project stakeholders to achieve positive results.
  • Assures that anticipated problems in manufacture, assembly, installation, and operation are resolved by the drawing produced
  • Exercises independent judgment in selecting, and interpreting data based on knowledge of the design intent.
  • Review completed construction drawings for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with Drafting Standards, Regulatory Bodies, and Construction documents.
  • Regular reviewing and checking sketches and drawings for errors, before being sent to architects, subcontractors, project managers, etc.
  • Revise drawings and layouts to accommodate changes and enhancements.


Skills on Resume:

  • AutoCAD Proficiency (Hard Skills)
  • Inventor Software Expertise (Hard Skills)
  • Drafting Standards Knowledge (Hard Skills)
  • Detail-Oriented Design Review (Soft Skills)
  • Effective Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Problem-Solving Abilities (Soft Skills)
  • Decision Making (Soft Skills)
  • Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)

2. CAD Operator, General Motors, Detroit, MI

Job Summary: 

  • Assist tool room associates with design changes
  • Assist tooling engineers with design and/or modification of automation and tooling
  • Assist in plant layout oriented activities
  • Assist in converting data formats (ex: Catia 3D Modeling to Autocad) 
  • Participate and assist in continuous improvement activities 
  • Keep design data organized and updated
  • Perform systematic backups of design data 
  • Assist in design drawings meeting Store Operation requirements.
  • Assist in design drawings meeting applicable building codes.
  • Referencing to Merchandising Strategies to prepare Fixture Take-Offs for ordering purposes.


Skills on Resume:

  • Design Changes Assistance (Hard Skills)
  • Tooling Modifications (Hard Skills)
  • Plant Layout Design (Hard Skills)
  • Data Format Conversion (Hard Skills)
  • Continuous Improvement (Soft Skills)
  • Data Organization (Soft Skills)
  • Systematic Backups (Hard Skills)
  • Building Code Compliance (Hard Skills)

3. CAD Operator, Tesla, Fremont, CA

Job Summary: 

  • Uses CAD software to create detailed drawings that include dimensioned floor plan
  • Elevation and electrical one-line diagrams as directed by engineering verticals.
  • Convert existing drawing files from legacy company format to established title block and layer standard.
  • Maintain database and folder structure of over 100,000 active CAD files. 
  • Working files, equipment block library, legacy company files, engineering documents and site photos.
  • Maintain SharePoint page to ensure various engineering verticals have immediate access to all files needed to complete tasks.
  • Create and maintain an extensive collection of equipment blocks and templates as business needs change.
  • Takes care of complex drafting and design assignments with little to no supervision and reviews drawings for accuracy and completeness prior to returning to requestor. 
  • Works with engineers regarding drafting standards, model design and accuracy.
  • Incorporates data from field site surveys to prepare and update drawings 


Skills on Resume:

  • CAD Software Proficiency (Hard Skills)
  • Drawing Revisions (Hard Skills)
  • Database Management (Hard Skills)
  • SharePoint Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Equipment Block Creation (Hard Skills)
  • Detail Orientation (Soft Skills)
  • Independent Work (Soft Skills)
  • Field Data Incorporation (Hard Skills)

4. CAD Operator, Lockheed Martin, Bethesda, MD

Job Summary: 

  • Completes detail drawings to include E Sheets, M Sheets, and pof files.
  • Ensures detail drawings are accurate for both customers' view and the DIS-TRAN Plant for production.
  • Creates erection elevations, details, and bills of material for fabrication.
  • Answers to Engineering requirements for new drawings.
  • Creates and maintains digital files for the shop to fabricate (CNC, etc.).
  • Translates steel details to meet shop / company standards.
  • Releases drawings to the shop in a timely manner.
  • Answers shop calls on errors / drawing detail issues.
  • Translates information from customers, engineers, and vendors into detailed drawings.
  • Copy detailed plans and drawings and perform non-routine complex drafting assignments.


Skills on Resume:

  • Detail Drawing Creation (Hard Skills)
  • Accuracy Assurance (Soft Skills)
  • Erection Elevations (Hard Skills)
  • Bill of Materials (Hard Skills)
  • CNC File Creation (Hard Skills)
  • Standards Translation (Hard Skills)
  • Timely Release (Soft Skills)
  • Error Resolution (Soft Skills)

5. CAD Operator, Raytheon Technologies, Waltham, MA

Job Summary: 

  • Understands and applies Steel Standards as relate to DIS-TRAN Steel's drawings.
  • Maintains personal job schedule and completes work by projected date.
  • Reviews the detail drawings of CAD Trainees and other CAD Operators for completion and accuracy.
  • Maintain assigned portions of project schedule to assure completion overall project deadlines
  • Maintain high quality standards for accuracy of design in line with established procedures and project guidelines
  • Follow written and verbal guidelines to produce construction documents for new or modified house design
  • Fabrication of wall panels, roof framing, and engineer truss components according to design specifications
  • Develop highly detailed and accurate architectural construction documents using industry leading software
  • Consult with Structural and Mechanical Engineers
  • Assisting in the development of design drawings for use by Architectural Consultant to develop site specific Construction Documents.


Skills on Resume:

  • Steel Standards Knowledge (Hard Skills)
  • Schedule Management (Soft Skills)
  • Drawing Review (Hard Skills)
  • Project Scheduling (Soft Skills)
  • Quality Assurance (Soft Skills)
  • Construction Documentation (Hard Skills)
  • Fabrication Design (Hard Skills)
  • Engineering Consultation (Soft Skills)

6. FM CAD Operator, Northrop Grumman, Falls Church, VA

Job Summary: 

  • Ensure that the CAD dataset, master drawings and O&M suite of documents are audit ready at all times in alignment with the definition set out in the contract.
  • Maintaining capital project information into the maintenance records i.e. liaising with external consultants/contractors, PFI Estates Capital Teams, NHS FM Estates teams and the in-house projects offices
  • Liaise with the project teams to ensure that all contract variations are captured and updated on the required formats across the contract inc updating the RDS
  • Identifying and resolving discrepancies between ‘As built structures’ and drawings and/or design intent i.e. 
  • Reviewing/ analysing existing drawings, making a comparative review of asset data vs drawings 
  • Establishing an action plan to update the CAFM databases  
  • Reviewing incoming drawings and specifications to ensure that meet the design intent along with developing, implementing and enforcing drawing/design standards
  • Providing PPM Monitor with a monthly report on any updates (revisions) on the drawings.
  • Assisting other members of the Hard FM team  
  • Deliver KPI’s based on the contract requirement.


Skills on Resume:

  • CAD Dataset Management (Hard Skills)
  • Capital Project Liaison (Soft Skills)
  • Contract Variation Updates (Hard Skills)
  • Discrepancy Resolution (Soft Skills)
  • Comparative Analysis (Hard Skills)
  • CAFM Database Updates (Hard Skills)
  • Drawing Standards Enforcement (Hard Skills)
  • Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)

7. CAD Operator, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI

Job Summary: 

  • Collaborate with ISP Power/Environmental, Transport and IP Engineering
  • Design, update and maintain project drawings that support corporate initiatives.
  • Complete assigned CAD duties including the creation of detailed shop drawings
  • Work closely with sales staff and field technicians to ensure order accuracy
  • Draft design plans using FDOT SS10, Bentley ORD, and GeoPAK software
  • Develop sheets including plan details, profiles, and cross-section views
  • Calculate quantities and create summary tables and cost estimates
  • Design trusses, utilizing truss design software preferred
  • Manage individual drafting projects and research building codes
  • Maintain professional relations with clients to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.


Skills on Resume:

  • Project Drawing Design (Hard Skills)
  • Shop Drawings Creation (Hard Skills)
  • Order Accuracy (Soft Skills)
  • FDOT SS10 Proficiency (Hard Skills)
  • Bentley ORD Skills (Hard Skills)
  • Quantity Calculation (Hard Skills)
  • Truss Design (Hard Skills)
  • Client Relations (Soft Skills)

8. CAD Operator, Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL

Job Summary: 

  • Create and maintain SolidWorks models, drawings and related engineering documents.
  • Maintain file structure for all SolidWorks models and drawings as well as all related engineering documents in ESG’s Product Data Management system.
  • Process document change notices per ESG’s ECN system.
  • Support ESG’s Engineering CAD Standard with respect to documentation requirements.
  • Makes corrections to “red lined” documentation in support of ESG’s change request system.
  • Works with engineering, project management and production to create and/or modify documentation to support new and existing products.
  • Ensure effective communication of all issues both to the team and the Design Manager.
  • Complete tasks and responsibilities within the team to ensure satisfactory completion of the project.
  • Maintain records of all drawings and complete the O+M Manuals.
  • Work with the company and customer to ensure that laid-down standards of quality are maintained at all times.


Skills on Resume:

  • SolidWorks Proficiency (Hard Skill)
  • Product Data Management (Hard Skill)
  • Document Change Management (Hard Skill)
  • Technical Documentation (Hard Skill)
  • Attention to Detail (Soft Skill)
  • Collaboration (Soft Skill)
  • Effective Communication (Soft Skill)
  • Time Management (Soft Skill)

9. Senior CAD Operator, Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, CA

Job Summary: 

  • Create accurate and easy to read detail drawings for fabrication in Solidworks
  • Create accurate part and assembly files while maintaining design intent
  • Perform and document calculations to support design
  • Perform routine to complex assignments requiring a thorough knowledge of computer aided drafting system standards, practices and techniques
  • Work on the same model in a team environment (multiple users working on same project)
  • Create and modify 2D plant layouts using AutoCAD
  • Review design layouts to find and resolve issues
  • Communicate and coordinate with equipment vendors and other disciplines 
  • Complete designs and interact with customers on a regular basis
  • Ensure projects are completed to spec and on time


Skills on Resume:

  • SolidWorks Drawing (Hard Skill)
  • Assembly Design (Hard Skill)
  • Design Calculations (Hard Skill)
  • CAD Standards (Hard Skill)
  • Team Collaboration (Soft Skill)
  • AutoCAD Layouts (Hard Skill)
  • Design Problem-Solving (Soft Skill)
  • Vendor Communication (Soft Skill)

10. CAD Operator, Honeywell International, Charlotte, NC

Job Summary: 

  • Prepare sketches indicating layout, distribution, function, and conditions
  • Perform calculations necessary to support the work described
  • Prepare accurate final drawings in CAD from own sketches or as provided by the engineers. 
  • Drawings consist of floor plans, equipment details, sections, elevations, risers, wiring diagrams, and other drawings 
  • Prepares drawings in accordance with uniform standards developed by the company or the client’s requirements
  • Responsible for the accuracy of the dimensions and scale used 
  • Prepare the drawings to ensure that the equipment and systems fit into the allocated space(s).
  • Requests, from immediate supervisor, such information required to complete the title block, north arrow, scale, cover sheet, P.E. seal, notes and symbols.
  • Perform field surveys to measure and verify actual existing conditions.
  • Ensures drawings are in proper electronic file folder.


Skills on Resume:

  • Layout Sketching (Hard Skill)
  • Design Calculations (Hard Skill)
  • CAD Drafting (Hard Skill)
  • Technical Drawings (Hard Skill)
  • Drawing Standards (Hard Skill)
  • Dimensional Accuracy (Hard Skill)
  • Spatial Planning (Soft Skill)
  • Field Surveying (Hard Skill)

11. CAD Operator, General Electric, Boston, MA

Job Summary: 

  • Develop drawings and illustrations on Computer Aided Design (CAD) networks that are compatible with Navy Computer Aided Logistic Support (CALS) requirements.
  • Develop other drawings using industry standard drafting techniques.
  • Complete all required drawings accurately within company timeframe and quality goals as well as within company variance percentage goals.
  • Send completed home plans for roof, truss/floor I-joist quote requests to appropriate suppliers and vendors.
  • Revise plans per change order process within company timeframe and quality goals.
  • Maintain assigned office(s) plan standards using contract documents and building codes.
  • Provide technical assistance to sales and construction.
  • Protects hard copy drawings from damage. 
  • Places all original drawings in the drawing cabinet at the end of the day.


Skills on Resume:

  • CAD Design (Hard Skill)
  • Industry Drafting (Hard Skill)
  • Time Management (Soft Skill)
  • Supplier Coordination (Soft Skill)
  • Plan Revisions (Hard Skill)
  • Building Codes Knowledge (Hard Skill)
  • Technical Support (Soft Skill)
  • Document Protection (Soft Skill)