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CAD Planning Technician

Cygnus, Inc.
Ponderay, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/19/2026
About the Job

Summary:

  • Cygnus has an opening in its Engineering/Manufacturing Planning Department to develop detailed manufacturing/fabrication plans for its aerospace sheet metal and machine parts and assemblies.
  • This entails writing step-by-step work order instructions to fabricate and assemble an array of complex small to medium size parts and assemblies, along with developing CAD and solid model plots to fully define all part features and dimensions.
  • This is a full-time day shift position - Schedule is a 9/80 pay period. 1st week Mon-Thu 6am-3:30pm & Fri 6am-2:30pm 2nd week Mon-Thu 6am-3:30pm & Fri off.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Write detailed work order instructions for manufacturing plans.
  • Use and read various blueprints, mylars, cad plots, specifications, and other engineering documents.
  • Conceptualize objects in a three-dimensional reference plane.
  • Extract all pertinent drawing views, notes, parts, and materials.
  • Check all associated specifications for requirements.
  • Generate solid model geometry and/or CAD plots, using commercial software to fully define all necessary features and dimensions.
  • Regular attendance as scheduled.

Position Requirements/Specialized Education/Experience/Skills and/or Knowledge:

  • High School education or equivalent with reasonable math skills.
  • Handwriting must be clear and legible.
  • Computer skills - must be computer code literate, able to manipulate data, use various programs, understand software systems and procedures.
  • Able to read, follow and understand blueprints, cad plots, solid model geometry, and various customer specification requirements.
  • Accurate with attention to detail.
  • Able to read, comprehend and follow detailed instructions.
  • Able to troubleshoot and communicate well with others.

Salary/Benefits:Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
  • Salary - Depending on Capabilities and Experience.


Cygnus, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Cygnus strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Cygnus complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.

Cygnus, Inc participates in E-verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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