Staffing - Drafting/Cad Technician I

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

• Creo cabling
• Electrical diagram experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or SolidWorks
• Windchill/PDM

Required Skills

• 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

The following skills are not required but are a plus:

• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems (hands-on experience is a plus).
• Advanced computer skills.
• 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 a panel interview.