Job Title:

CAD Drafter 

Property of: CJ Bio America

          1946 Harvest Ave.

          Fort Dodge, Iowa  50501

Job #:

REV: 5/14/2025

Department:

Engineering

Reports to:

Asst. Manager of Engineering Admin and Construction

Career Path: P

Function: Maintenance and Engineering

■Full-Time      

■  Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Utilize CAD software to create, update and finalize drawings in conjunction with Engineers, manage drawings and documents, and assist in Engineering administrative work.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

Participate and communicate with Engineers in design phase of projects, and proof and update revision drawings by applying basic plant design knowledge

Follow up with changes made within the plant and verify on site to finalize As-Built drawings

Participate in MOC (Management of Change) processes and update revision drawings as necessary

Organize and maintain electronic and hard copy documents and drawings

Create, modify and maintain document control standard operating procedures per document security standards

Locate, print, control and manage in and out of documents and drawings

Review proposals of investment prepared by production team

Supports the company’s capital investment project progress and schedules, and review and verify document entries in SAP

Support in tracking investment goods and set distribution rules within investment for asset capitalization with adherence to company guidelines

Support annual asset audits and report deficiencies

Support and perform other Engineering administrative duties as necessary

Performs other duties as assigned  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

Proficiency in Computer-aided drafting (CAD) software (AutoCAD preferred)

Ability to read and translate blueprints and technical drawings

Knowledge in plant design and process drawings such as P&ID, structural, piping, mechanical and electrical drawings and able to apply in drafting

Ability to communicate and report effectively

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Critical thinking, attention to detail and organizational skills;

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, however business needs may require additional hours worked

This position primarily operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This position does not supervise the work of others

Travel is not expected for this position

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, if necessary;

Ability to work in confined spaces as necessary

Must be able to move about the facility up to 25 % of their shift

Ability to inspect all equipment at various locations and heights

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Education and Experience:

Associate’s Degree in Design Technology (or similar) & 2 years of directly related work experience

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience

Proficiency in Computer-aided drafting (CAD) software required, AutoCAD preferred

Asset Management experience preferred