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# Ventilation Designer/Programmer

- **Company:** Craft
- **Location:** Norfolk, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $60,000.0 - $90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, 3D Computer Graphics Software, AutoCAD, SolidWorks (CAD), Programming Tools, Navsea
- **Published:** May 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a9486026db8e449d

## About the Role

Do you have experience in 3D CAD modeling?, Designer should have previous designing/fabricating HVAC/sheet metal parts for the Navy Fleet. Must be able to read/interpret US Naval and marine industry drawings and perform shipboard surveys to create parts needed IAW referenced drawings utilizing tools such as CAD, Solidworks, and other machine programing software. A Designer should be detail oriented, and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Their job can include onsite visits and shipboard checks to confirm information as needed. A detailed understanding of design/fabrication is essential to problem solving in this position. The Designer takes direction from Project Manager as needed to support design and programming of parts and reports any contract/budget related information to Project Manager., * Degree in relative field or completion of an accredited 4 year apprenticeship is preferred

 * Minimum of 2 years using 2D/3D software to create parts/layouts
 * Experience using programming software to create/nest ventilation parts
 * Experience fabricating/installing ventilation on Navy Vessels is preferred
 * Experience with hand layouts/patterns/orthographic projection

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 * Ability to collaborate with others to solve problems
 * Knowledge of NAVSEA standard items and MIL-STD-1689A
 * Ability to perform shipboard surveys on Navy Vessels (Ability to climb vertical ladders/stairwells)
 * Must be able to pass background check and gain access to Navy Vessels
 * Some travel may be required (less than 10%)
 * Ability to sit for an extended period of time
 * Strong communication skills

## Description

* Use AutoCAD to develop model layouts and work packages for ventilation parts
 * Develop/Program parts using Trimble Fab Shop Pro SoftwareDevelop/Program parts using Trimble Fab Shop Pro Software
 * Provides nests/sheet quantities for materials as needed
 * Updating progress on design/part development to Project Manager
 * Works with Shop personnel on any questions/issues during fabrication process
 * Support onsite visits or shipchecks as needed
 * Working to issue work packages to shop by assigned dates
 * Works with Material Planner on identifying materials as needed
 * Provide Technical support to Estimating Team


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