AutoCAD Technician

Company Description

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries to trade, innovate and grow. We organise over 450 large-scale branded and transaction-led events in over a dozen specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed live and on-demand B2B events where industries convene and people gather to do business.

We also provide data and digital content, as well as year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads.

Job Description

This role based on our Fort Laudersale Office 

We are looking for a CAD Technician to join our growing team. In this role, you will work alongside the operations team, providing essential support. Your main responsibility will be to create technical drawings and plans using computer-aided design (CAD) software. Your keen attention to detail and expertise in various CAD programs will play a vital role in ensuring the successful completion of our projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create detailed technical drawings and plans from 2D and 3D for boat shows.
• Utilize CAD software such as AutoCAD and Revit
• Utilize EXPOCAD software such as AutoCAD
• Review and modify existing drawings as necessary
• Collaborate with engineers and architects to understand project specifications and thoroughly appraise external documentation.
• Attend and contribute to design meetings alongside sales representatives or project managers, communicating with main contractors, architects, and engineers to develop project solutions.
• Conduct quality checks on completed designs to identify any errors or discrepancies
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure project deadlines are met
• Working with the existing Senior CAD Designer to build a strong department and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in engineering or construction or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Completed certification in Autodesk Certified User (ACU), American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) or Certied Drafting Technician (CDT)
• Competent user of AutoCAD (Essential) and Revit (Preferred)
• Competent user of MS packages, e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams.
• Basic understanding of technical drawing principles and practices
• Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate with a range of people at all levels, both verbally and in writing.

Additional Information

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include:

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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