CAD Operator

Title: CAD Operator
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Duration: Contract, 6-12 month (possible extension)
Hourly Rate: Competitive
General requirements:

• This operator prepares various drawings of such units as construction projects, including various views, sectional profiles, irregular or reverse curves, hidden lines, and small intricate details.
• Work requires use of most of the conventional drafting and CAD techniques and a working knowledge of the terms and procedures of the occupation.
• The operator makes arithmetic computations using standard formulas. Familiar or recurring work is assigned in general terms.
• Revisions to existing drawings may be assigned with a verbal explanation of the desired results.
• More complex revisions are produced from sketches, computer models or specifications that clearly depict the desired product.

Specific duties are:

• Able to incorporate engineer's markups on Piping and Instrument Diagram, Equipment Drawing's, Safety Flow Drawings.
• Work independently with minimum supervision, task oriented and able to meet deadlines.
• Able to interpret and incorporate client's CAD standards
• Proficient with AutoCAD.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• 3 plus years of Computer Aided Drafting experience.
• Working knowledge and ability to recognize structural, mechanical and electrical components of plan view drawings. Working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft programs is desired.
• AutoCAD (a CAD software product for 2- and 3- dimensional design and drafting) are required.
• Good oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team, are prerequisites.
• High school diploma is required.
• Must be computer savvy and a fast learner.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.