Role: Drafting/CAD Technician I
Location: Remote
Pay Rate: $21/hr on W2
Duration: 12 Months
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:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electromechanical Engineering
- CAD/CAM
- 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.