CAD Apprentice

Are you a construction-minded professional with a passion for building and making a lasting impact in the industry? At EFCO, we don't just build concrete structures, we build careers, partnerships, and opportunities.

Established in 1934, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that make construction safer and more efficient.

Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, EFCO is a growing, people-focused company committed to Quality, Integrity, Innovation, and Super Service.

From engineering and design to manufacturing and field support, we help customers turn vision into reality while achieving the Lowest In-Place Concrete Cost (LIPCC).

Purpose

Learn to use AutoCAD, Inventor, and Revit software while developing a strong foundation in drafting principles.

Understand how to interpret structural and architectural drawings and support the drafting team on standard and custom project work.

EFCO Culture & Safety Statement

Act with Integrity by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions.

Strive for Quality through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.

Embrace Innovation by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious.

Deliver Super Service by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.

At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities.

Essential Functions

CAD Training & Development (70%)Work under guidance to build proficiency in CAD software and drafting techniques.

Participate actively in training, apply learning to practice tasks, and demonstrate growing technical skill and responsibility.

Erection Drawings Support (30%)Assist in creating basic erection drawings for projects.

Follow established processes, apply attention to detail, and collaborate with team members to produce high-quality, accurate, and professional drawings.

Additional duties may be assigned as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing to meet organizational goals and priorities.

Qualifications


* Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Drafting coursework or CAD exposure preferred.


* Experience: Experience in a construction or engineering environment is a plus.



* Certification(s) and License(s): N/A



* Leadership: N/A



* Computer Skills: N/A



* Other Requirements: Willingness to learn and strong attention to detail required.

Demonstrated organizational and time management skills with mechanical aptitude.

Basic mathematical skills required.

Core Competencies


* Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.


* Judgment: Makes sound decisi...