What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Technician position at Fladger Associates?
Job Summary:
We are looking for a CAD Technician II to support engineering, maintenance, and operations teams. This position will create, update, and manage technical drawings and engineering documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and revise mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing drawings using CAD software.
- Convert engineering concepts, sketches, redlines, and field markups into accurate drawings.
- Update existing and legacy drawings based on engineering or field changes.
- Maintain drawing revisions and documentation in a controlled PDM/drawing management system.
- Work with engineers, maintenance, and operations teams to understand drawing requirements.
- Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing drawings.
- Apply basic GD&T and standard drafting practices.
- Support basic engineering calculations and technical specifications under engineering direction.
- Maintain accurate drawing records and revision history.
- Help improve CAD and documentation processes.
- Provide guidance or training to team members on CAD and drawing procedures.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate degree or 2-year technical degree in CAD/CAM, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology, or Manufacturing Technology.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant CAD drafting or engineering support experience.
- Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
- Ability to create and revise detailed drawing packages.
- Knowledge of GD&T and drafting standards.
- Experience working with redlines, field changes, and legacy drawings.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and documentation tools.
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
Preferred:
- AutoCAD experience.
- Manufacturing, industrial, or plant engineering experience.
- SolidWorks PDM or similar document-control system experience.
- Mechanical/electrical equipment documentation experience.
- Experience with 3D printing or additive manufacturing.
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience in using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software to create and revise detailed technical drawings?
- Do you have experience in updating CAD drawings using redlines, field markups, engineering changes, or legacy drawings?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,690 - $60,714