CAD Technician

Title: Drafting/CAD Technician II

Schedule: Standard 40 hours per week on-site. Remote work is not available.

Interview Process: Phone screening that will follow onsite interview.

NOTE: The client is specifically looking for candidates trained in CAD, ideally with a 2-year degree and a strong interest in CAD work. Candidates with higher engineering degrees who may have only taken a CAD class or two as part of their program are not a fit, as they are unlikely to be satisfied or challenged by this position.

The role entails:

• Providing ownership and oversight of drawing management, ensuring accuracy, organization, and accessibility of all technical drawings across the facility.
• Supporting daily operations, cost reduction, and improvement projects.
• Applying technical design skills to create and manage technical drawings.
• Collaborating with other departments (Engineering, Maintenance, Operations) to develop and design equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Drawing Control: Maintain and coordinate plant drawings.
• Project Documentation: Ensure all required documentation (e.g., drawings, spare parts, procedures, schedules) is completed for projects.
• Design Development: Interface with teams to design equipment for manufacturing.
• Troubleshooting Assistance: Partner with engineering and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues using technical drawings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required Education: A 2-year technical degree in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Electromechanical Engineering / CAD/CAM / Manufacturing
• Alternatively, equivalent experience with a drafting certificate is acceptable.
• Required Experience: At least 2 years of experience in a relevant field.

Required skills which candidates must possess:

• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Strong problem-solving and design skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Skills to create detailed drawing packages and update manufacturing drawings.
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Self-motivation and commitment to high-quality work.
• Technical curiosity to find innovative design solutions.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred (Desired) Skills:

• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems (hands-on experience is a plus).
• Advanced computer skills.
• Experience with extrusion additive manufacturing (3D printing).
• Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM or similar drawing vault systems.

• This position is ideal for a candidate with a strong technical background, proficiency in CAD software (especially SolidWorks), and a collaborative mindset.
• The role offers an opportunity to contribute to manufacturing advancements while developing innovative design solutions.