CAD Technician
About The Position
The CAD Technician creates and revises 2D and 3D CAD drawings for smoker assemblies, parts, and accessories, and develops detailed manufacturing drawings with dimensions, tolerances, and notes. The role maintains bills of materials and drawing revision history, and supports design engineers and manufacturing by preparing production-ready drawings, prints, cut lists, assembly documentation, tooling drawings, fixture drawings, and assembly layout drawings. The technician implements engineering change orders by updating drawings and related documentation, follows revision control and document release processes, and archives obsolete drawings according to company procedures. The role also supports quality investigations by updating or verifying drawing requirements, helps ensure drawings align with company standards and applicable safety requirements, and assists with standardizing drawing templates and CAD practices. The position coordinates with manufacturing, sourcing, and quality teams to clarify drawing requirements and communicates drawing changes and updates to stakeholders.
Requirements
- Associate degree or technical certification in CAD drafting, engineering technology, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of CAD drafting experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and basic GD&T.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to follow standards and work effectively with engineers and production teams.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with sheet metal, weldments, and assemblies.
- Familiarity with BOM structures and ERP systems.
Responsibilities
- Create and revise 2D and 3D CAD drawings for smoker assemblies, parts, and accessories.
- Develop detailed manufacturing drawings, including dimensions, tolerances, and notes.
- Maintain bills of materials (BOMs) and drawing revision history.
- Work with design engineers to translate concepts into production-ready drawings.
- Support manufacturing with accurate prints, cut lists, and assembly documentation.
- Assist with tooling, fixture, and assembly layout drawings.
- Implement engineering change orders (ECOs) by updating drawings and related documentation.
- Follow revision control and document release processes.
- Archive obsolete drawings according to company procedures.
- Support quality investigations by updating or verifying drawing requirements.
- Help ensure drawings align with company standards and applicable safety requirements.
- Assist with standardization of drawing templates and CAD practices.
- Coordinate with manufacturing, sourcing, and quality teams to clarify drawing requirements.
- Communicate drawing changes and updates clearly to stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
