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Drafting and Design Intern

CompanyCDI
LocationPlymouth
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will create 3D designs, shop paperwork, and work instructions using SolidWorks. They will also collaborate with customers and the production shop to ensure design standards and dimensions are accurate.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
194
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
As the leading manufacturer of HVAC curb adapters and accessories, CDI is defined by speed and a commitment to excellence. We maintain facilities in Minneapolis, Dallas, Seattle, Charlotte, and Phoenix to ensure we remain the fastest in the industry. Our team thrives on challenges and operates with a "bring it on" mindset to ensure every promise is delivered. Our growth is driven by five core values: Fast, Easy, Fun, Community, and Growth. By prioritizing these principles, we provide an easier experience for our customers and a path for advancement for our employees. We are intentionally different, providing HVAC solutions at the speed of CDI.
About the Role

Description

 Job description

You won't just be "helping out." You’ll be a vital part of the engineering flow.


Using SolidWorks, you will:


Create & Conquer: Generate shop paperwork, 3D designs, and work instructions for real orders.

The Blueprint: Turn sketches and "napkin ideas" into precise 2D and 3D models.

Quality Ninja: Review completed jobs to ensure our design standards are flawless and dimensions are dead-on.

Collaborate: Talk to customers to hunt down missing info and work with the shop to make sure things are built right.

Innovate: We hate "doing it because that's how we've always done it." If you see a way to make a task faster or better, tell us.

Requirements

 

CAD Skills: You know your way around 2D/3D modeling, assembly, and part drawings.

Technical Brain: You can read a drawing and visualize how sheet metal actually folds.

Communication: You’re comfortable talking to team members and customers alike.

Software: Proficiency in Google applications. 


The "Bonus Points" (Nice to Have):

SolidWorks Certification (Sheet Metal or Assemblies).

An interest in Sheet Metal Fabrication or the HVAC Industry.

Knowledge of Lean Principles or Airflow/Structural analysis.

Key Skills
SolidWorks2D Modeling3D ModelingAssembly DrawingPart DrawingSheet Metal FabricationTechnical Drawing InterpretationGoogle ApplicationsCommunication
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EngineeringManufacturingArt & Design