CAD Technician Position Summary:
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.
Travel: No travel is required.
Schedule: • Work Hours: Standard 40 hours per week, remote
Minimum Qualifications: Education: • Required: A 2-year technical degree in one of the following fields: o Mechanical Engineering o Electrical Engineering o Electromechanical Engineering o CAD/CAM o Manufacturing • Alternatively, equivalent experience with a drafting certificate is acceptable.
Experience: • Required: At least 2 years of experience in a relevant field.
Requirements to include:
1. Creo cabling
2. Electrical diagram experience
3. Proficiency in AutoCAD or SolidWorks
4. Windchill/PDM
Required Skills: Candidates must possess the following:
1. Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
2. Experience using Microsoft Excel.
3. Strong problem-solving and design skills.
4. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
5. Skills to create detailed drawing packages and update manufacturing drawings.
6. Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
7. Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
8. Self-motivation and commitment to high-quality work.
9. Technical curiosity to find innovative design solutions.
10. Strong time management and organizational skills.
11. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred (Desired) Skills: The following skills are not required but are a plus:
1. Experience with AutoCAD.
2. Familiarity with manufacturing environments.
3. Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems (hands-on experience is a plus).
4. Advanced computer skills.
5. 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 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. Interview Process: Phone Screening that will follow panel interview
EEO:
“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”