CAD Technician

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.•Eddyville, IA

9d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

This person will operate a CAD system to produce a variety of drawings. (Flow diagrams, P&ID’S, mechanical and tank drawings, misc. civil and structural drawings, equipment layouts, and piping isometrics). This role ensures that all technical documentation is accurate, compliant with standards, and optimized for efficient production. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

2-year or 4-year degree in Drafting, CAD Technology, Mechanical Design, or related field OR 4+ years equivalent work experience is required
Excellent oral, written, and computer communication skills
Ability to interpret technical drawings
Proficiency with CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar)
Specialized training in AutoCAD 2d drawing
Excellent attention to detail and strong orginzational skills
Strong mechanical aptitude and experience
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Sitting, standing, walking, repetitive use of hands/arms/legs, and eye/hand coordination for 6+ hours a day.
Occasional bending, reaching overhead, crouching, balancing, pushing or pulling and climbing stairs.
Occasional lifting of 50 lbs. or less.
Use of required personal protective equipment in the manufacturing environment
Ability to wear respirators according to the respiratory protection program.

Nice To Haves

5+years of Trade experience in a similar industry is preferred
Cross training in other maintenance areas

Responsibilities

Safety, Environmental, & Quality Compliance
Utilize safe work habits and follow all policies and procedures
Make sound decisions while not compromising safety, environmental or quality standards
Complete/assist with audits as required and follow-up on any findings until corrected
Turn in any hazards as they are identified to get them corrected as soon as possible
Attend regularly scheduled training sessions to stay current on all compliance initiatives
Ensure compliance with all governmental regulations and policies
Process Design Duties
Works to learn, comply, and maintain these standards: OH&S 18001(safety), ISO 14001(environment), ISO 9001 and FSSC22000(product quality), PAS 220(food safety/security)
Must be self-motivated, strive for success, work in and with the maintenance/production teams, stay on task with limited supervision
Communication skills need be such that daily tasks/accomplishments can be reported back to the Managers/Supervisors
Works with efficiency to have openings for multiple tasks and other requested duties
Assists in the preparation of Work Instructions/Standard Operating Procedures
Develop and revise 2D and 3D CAD models, drawings, and assemblies for manufacturing components and systems.
Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, and customer requirements to produce accurate technical drawings.
Maintain drawing standards, templates, and documentation according to company and industry guidelines.
Collaborate with engineers, production staff, and quality teams to resolve design or documentation issues.
Update drawings to reflect engineering changes, revisions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist in creating manufacturing instructions, layouts, and tooling drawings as needed.
Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
Collaborate with other departments within the company to accomplish tasks/goals as needed
Suggest/implement process improvement, cost down, or best practice ideas
Continually strive for increasing processing efficiencies
Complete 5S activities to keep the work area clean and organized