CAD Drafter/Designer - 1099 Contract - US at Very in United States

Job description

• As a CAD Drafter / Designer at Very, you'll turn engineering concepts into precise, production-ready designs for the physical systems our clients depend on. Working primarily in AutoDesk Inventor, you'll model and detail steel sheet metal components and large-scale mechanical assemblies — the kind that show up on factory floors and inside industrial machinery — and help our clients move from concept to fabrication with confidence.
• You'll partner closely with mechanical engineers, fabricators, and clients to make sure every drawing is not just accurate, but buildable. If you enjoy the craft of clean, manufacturable CAD work and want to see your designs become real, physical equipment, we'd love to talk.
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Responsibilities

• For this role we're looking for a drafter/designer with hands-on AutoDesk Inventor experience and a background in steel sheet metal design.
• AutoDesk Inventor
• Steel sheet metal design
• Large-scale assembly design for factories or machinery
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Requirements

• Experience
• Create 3D models, assemblies, and fabrication drawings in AutoDesk Inventor for steel sheet metal parts and structures
• Design and detail large-scale mechanical assemblies for equipment such as factory machinery
• Collaborate with engineers to convert concept designs into production-ready drawings
• Ensure designs are accurate and manufacturable before release
• Prepare and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) and drawing documentation
• Coordinate with fabrication and shop teams to resolve design questions during production
• Maintain organized CAD files and revision records
• Support design reviews and incorporate feedback from engineering, manufacturing, and clients
• Outcomes
• Delivery of mechanical drawings and models that meet the time, budget, and manufacturability needs of Very's clients
• Accurate, fabrication-ready drawing packages that require minimal rework on the shop floor
• Successful design and detailing of large-scale assemblies from concept through release
• Project team adherence to Very's standard of best practices across engineering disciplines
• Associate's degree or technical certificate in drafting, mechanical design, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• 3-5 years of relevant experience as a CAD drafter or designer in a manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical design environment
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• In addition to experience, these are the critical skills we look for in all technical roles, and how they should be demonstrated at the Senior level.
• Client Obsessed: Keeps the client’s success front and center. Measures technical choices by their business impact.
• Clear Communicator: Collaborates effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Quality-Driven: Holds themselves to high standards for code quality and reliability.
• Ownership Mindset: Takes responsibility for delivering solutions that work in real-world conditions.
• Problem Solver: Thrive in complexity and find solutions even when requirements are evolving.
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Skills

Required

• AutoDesk Inventor
• Steel sheet metal design
• Large-scale assembly design
• 3D modeling
• Fabrication drawings
• Bills of materials (BOMs)
• CAD file management
• Design review and feedback incorporation

Benefits

• We do not promise an easy ride — we promise meaningful work.
• We work hard because our clients’ success depends on it, and we take pride in delivering when others can’t. We collaborate closely, move fast, and stay grounded in results. We take joy in the process — in the problem-solving, the iteration, and the shared wins that come from doing the hard things well.
• If you’re looking for a place where every project matters, where the standards are high, and where you’ll grow by pushing yourself and others — welcome to Very.
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• Hourly rate: $70/hr USD
• Expect approximately 40 hours per week
• Contract Type
• 1099 Independent Contractor
• Availability & Meeting Participation
• This role requires availability during core client business hours 9-5 ET. The contractor must be available to join and actively participate in client calls, internal team meetings, and daily standups as scheduled.
• Location
• You must be located within the contiguous US and have a valid work authorization
• Must have access to your own computer/device, design software, and a reliable internet connection.
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