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years of experience in industrial design to get started as a CAD technician. Foster says there are some things you can do to get a head start. He recommends taking classes in school that teach you how to use computer aided drafting software and using online resources to help learn the basics. The company’s engineers and CAD technicians are in charge of designing and detailing the systems. Once the engineers and CAD technicians complete the plans, the shop team gets to work fabricating the new system. That involves using state of the art laser systems and other equipment to cut out and form the stainless steel components that will be assembled, finished, tested and become the final product. With the product being completed, the Service and Installation division takes over. The crews travel across the country, installing the new equipment in the customer’s plant and making sure it works perfectly. CHECK US OUT “We do the whole process from start to finish,” explains Mike Christiansen, shop lead. He started out running the Trumpf Laser at D&F a few years ago and plans to grow his career at the company. “This is a great place to work – they really take care of you,” Christiansen says. Taking care of both their customers and team members is important to D&F. The family-owned company’s leaders are focused on faith and a com- mitment to always doing the right thing. That means benefits for employees that include health, dental and life insurance, paid vacation and holidays and a retirement savings plan. The company also hosts picnics and holiday parties for its team members and families. D&F’s commitment to our community includes donations that benefit the Compassion Center. The company also funds scholarships at both the University of Arkansas and Auburn University along with filling medical and care needs for those not able to do so. To learn more about careers at D&F, or to apply, visit them in person at 450 Agnes Drive in Springdale and online at www.dfequip.com. CAREERS ENGINEERS CAD TECHNICIANS WELDERS INSTALLATION SPECIALISTS PARTS SPECIALISTS QUALIFICATIONS GREAT ATTITUDE STRONG WORK ETHIC INITIATIVE INTEGRITY APPLY IN PERSON 450 AGNES DRIVE SPRINGDALE, AR 72762 SPRINGDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | 33