CAD Intern (Spring 2027)

SWD INC • Addison Township, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

SWD Inc. is seeking a CAD Intern for the Spring 2027 semester. The internship is paid at $18.00 per hour and is 100% on-site at the company's facility in Addison, Illinois. Applicants must live in Illinois and be able to commute to the facility during the spring semester. The internship generally runs from January through May, with starting and ending dates flexible around the intern's classes and schedule. Hours are flexible, with a schedule of 16–24 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

The intern will create and update 2D and 3D models and drawings, revise existing designs based on changes and specifications, organize project-related data and files, and gain practical experience with CAD software, drafting techniques, and project workflows. The position also involves identifying potential issues in drawings and models and communicating them to supervisors.

SWD Inc. is a recognized leader in metal finishing and fastener sorting. The company has around 250 employees and operates a 250,000-square-foot facility in Addison, Illinois. SWD is a drug-free workplace. Job offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical. AI-assisted tools are used in parts of the hiring process, as required to be disclosed under Illinois law.

Requirements

• Be a current student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, CAD design, or a related field.
• Live in Illinois and be able to commute to the Addison, Illinois facility during the Spring semester.
• Be able to understand technical plans, diagrams, and specifications.
• Demonstrate accuracy and precision in CAD work.
• Be able to identify and resolve issues in drawings and models.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and update 2D and 3D models and drawings using CAD software.
• Update existing drawings and models based on design changes and specifications.
• Enter and organize data related to projects, drawings, and files.
• Gain practical experience in CAD software, drafting techniques, and project workflows.
• Identify and resolve potential issues in drawings and models, and communicate them to supervisors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern