Drafting/CAD Technician II
About The Position
We are seeking a contract Drafting/CAD Technician II to support engineering, maintenance, and operations teams with the creation, revision, control, and management of technical drawings and related project documentation. This role will focus on developing and maintaining accurate CAD drawings, supporting design detailing from initial engineering concepts, and ensuring drawing updates are properly reviewed, documented, and controlled within established drawing management and PDM systems. The CAD Technician will work closely with engineers to convert conceptual or modeled designs into complete drawing packages, update existing drawings based on field conditions, field markups, legacy drawings, or project changes, and maintain drawing accuracy throughout the revision process. Responsibilities will also include supporting project documentation needs, organizing drawings, incorporating redlines, digitizing legacy drawings, tracking revisions, performing basic engineering calculations, updating specifications, and coordinating supporting technical information. This position will interface with internal customers, primarily operations and maintenance personnel, to document requests, retrieve existing drawings, clarify drawing needs, and help ensure accurate technical information is available to support daily plant activities, troubleshooting, and project execution.
Requirements
- Proficiency with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software
- Ability to create, revise, and maintain detailed drawings and drawing packages
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing drawings
- Working knowledge of GD&T and standard drafting practices
- Experience updating drawings from redlines, field changes, engineering input, or project documentation
- Experience converting legacy drawings, sketches, field markups, or other source documentation into accurate, controlled CAD drawings
- Ability to support basic engineering calculations and prepare or revise technical specifications under engineering direction
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general computer-based documentation tools
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and document control discipline
- Ability to identify and recommend improvements to drawing, documentation, and workflow processes
- Ability to train new employees or team members on established drawing management, CAD, and documentation procedures
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software
- Experience creating, revising, and maintaining engineering drawings and drawing packages
- Knowledge of GD&T and standard drafting practices
- Experience working with controlled drawings, revisions, redlines, and technical documentation
- Ability to interpret engineering concepts and translate them into accurate CAD drawings
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively collaborate with engineers, maintenance personnel, operations teams, and other internal customers
- Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or plant engineering environment is preferred
- Experience with PDM or drawing vault systems
- Familiarity with manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with mechanical or electrical equipment documentation
- Familiarity with continuous improvement of drawing and documentation workflows
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain accurate CAD drawings.
- Support design detailing from initial engineering concepts.
- Ensure drawing updates are properly reviewed, documented, and controlled within established drawing management and PDM systems.
- Convert conceptual or modeled designs into complete drawing packages.
- Update existing drawings based on field conditions, field markups, legacy drawings, or project changes.
- Maintain drawing accuracy throughout the revision process.
- Support project documentation needs.
- Organize drawings.
- Incorporate redlines.
- Digitize legacy drawings.
- Track revisions.
- Perform basic engineering calculations.
- Update specifications.
- Coordinate supporting technical information.
- Interface with internal customers (operations and maintenance personnel) to document requests, retrieve existing drawings, clarify drawing needs, and help ensure accurate technical information is available to support daily plant activities, troubleshooting, and project execution.
- Identify and recommend improvements to drawing, documentation, and workflow processes.
- Train new employees or team members on established drawing management, CAD, and documentation procedures.
Benefits
- Pay Rate: Based on experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
