ERCO Worldwide has operated for over 100 years, focused largely on the production and supply of in-organic products along with technology for the production of chlorine dioxide. Today, ERCO’s major business areas include sodium chlorate, chlor-alkali products, sodium chlorite, and chlorine dioxide technology.
The ERCO business serves a number of key customer segments including pulp and paper, food, energy, agriculture, water treatment, airport de-icing, fertilizers and specialty chemicals.
CAD Operator
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: North Kingstown, RI (Hybrid) (Minimum 3 days onsite)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: $75k-$85k
Get To Know Us!
ERCO Worldwide’s century-long tradition of excellence has firmly established its reputation for providing reliable, intelligent, and environmentally responsible manufacturing on a global scale. As one of the largest suppliers of Chlorine Dioxide technology in the world, we are devoted to building genuine customer relationships and delivering innovative, sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet. Grounded in our commitment to sustainability, we serve multiple industries such as pulp & paper, oil & gas, agriculture, food processing, water treatment and more! It’s our goal to make everyone’s lives more productive, convenient, enjoyable, and safe.
Our Vision (What we aspire to achieve)
To be the trusted partner for safe, innovative chemical solutions that improve everyday life and advance sustainability.
Our Mission (What we do and for whom)
We deliver sustainable, innovative chemical solutions driven by a steadfast commitment to safety, exceptional service, and continuous improvement, rooted in a culture of care that fosters lasting value for our people, customers, and the communities we serve.
Our Values (The beliefs, principles and practices that drive our organization)
Safety First - We prioritize safety, protecting our people, customers, communities and the environment.
Do the Right Thing - We are guided by honesty, integrity, and accountability which influence our decisions and actions on behalf of our stakeholders.
Together, We Thrive - We foster a respectful, open, and inclusive workplace where collaboration thrives, people grow together, and teams celebrate each other's successes.
Performance with Purpose - We achieve results by empowering employees and promoting a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring positive impact and long-term success.
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Join The Team:
ERCO Worldwide is looking for a CAD Operator to join our North Kingstown/IDI team! This position is the department's sole owner of CAD design, documentation and CAD system administration. Develops 3D models, fabrication drawings, and service documentation for IDI generator equipment and maintains the engineering parts library and CAD standards. Also provides overflow CAD support to Corporate Engineering as capacity allows.
The Role:
3D Design and Fabrication Drawings
- Develop for engineering 3D design packages, associated assembly and fabrication drawings and service documentation for commercial equipment. Maintains engineering documentation for all generators through product life cycle. Including: 3D Equipment, Layout 3D, Electrical Box Layout, Frame Layout, CQS Layout
- Knowledge with 3D programming language. Utilize to create easy changes to new designs.
Engineering Documentation
- Work with Engineer’s Scope of Work (SOW).
- Participate in user manual development.
Fabrication and Shop Support
- Upload BOM’s of generator production orders to create the work orders. Create Pick Sheets for shop personnel to pull the needed parts out of inventory to create the order. Material issue of the parts. Complete and close out the orders when job is completed in the shop, adjusting the material issuances for any discrepancies. Send the completed work order serial numbers to purchasing for sales order completion.
- Work w/ and consult with Frame fabricators on production frame stands. Utilizing IGES/STEP files; and dimensional drawings.
- Maintain DWF files for Shop fabrication use.
CAD System Administration and Standards
- Responsible for developing and implementing CAD standards. Also provide input in business development such as technology adoption, process modification, and system upgrades.
- Manage CAD software: Oversee technical configuration and support for AutoCAD Products; such as licenses; program customizations, plotting/title block standards, and electronic CAD files.
- Responsible for project set-up and job customizations.
- Ensure that the design team works in coordination and in compliance with the company CAD structure.
- Support and implement continuous improvement initiatives and processes to promote consistent high-quality products.
Design Reviews and Project Coordination
- Manages the schedule layout design review meetings/process.
- Organize and provide production support in accordance with the project timelines and goals.
- Manage the interfaces between our 3D CAD environment, structural and stress analysis calculation.
- Manage the production of CAD models and drawings for major projects.
HSEQ / Safety
- Ensures that all designs meet applicable safety requirements; for example low point drains, pressure relief valves, multi-turn sample ports, etc.
- Fulfill requirements of all quality, responsible care and safety systems /policies as well as legal and EHS requirements.
- Participates in PHA meetings.
Marketing and Certification
- Participates and develops product animation to enhance the IDI web presence.
- Conduct project model reviews and produce CAD screenshots for marketing brochures.
Corporate CAD Support
- Provide overflow CAD support to Corporate Engineering (Toronto) as site workload allows, reducing reliance on external CAD resources.
- Coordinate corporate CAD requests, priorities and timelines with the Corporate CAD work allocation lead.
The Person:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering Field is preferred; College Diploma in Computer aided engineering design is required.
- 3-6 years of work experience is preferred.
- Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, including iLogic.
- Strong computer and IT knowledge.
- Experience with Autodesk 3ds Max, AutoCAD Electrical, and AutoCAD P&ID is considered an asset.
- Programming knowledge is considered an asset.
The Value You Bring:
- Strong health and safety mindset
- Strong relationship builder – collaborative, team-builder
- Focused and results driven, transparent, and articulate
- Drives continuous improvement
- Resilient – can adapt to changing environments/technology
- Proactive – takes initiative, creative, stays ahead of the curve, enthusiastic, inspirational
What you’ll love about us!
Competitive Benefits:
We take pride in providing our employees with a competitive compensation package to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family. Here are some of the perks we offer:
- Health and Dental Benefits on Day 1
- Health Care/Wellness Spending Account
- Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus
- Staff Recognition Awards
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Paid time off
- 401k match
- Disability Insurance
Developmental Opportunity:
At ERCO we believe in continuous improvement, not just with our processes, but with our employees too! We have an excellent L&D department who create and facilitate training courses for our ERCO University platform on all topics for the development of our people. We also help cover and encourage employees to take courses and attend conferences to further their knowledge and skillsets!
ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs.
Get to know us more by visiting our website and LinkedIn page!
Applicants are kindly requested not to call or visit our facilities regarding employment opportunities. All applications must be submitted online or via email. For further inquiries, please contact our HR team at tia.mukherjee@ercoworldwide.com
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs.
