Staffing - Drafting/CAD Technician II

Mindlance

  • Christiansburg, VA
  • 10 days ago

    Highlights

    customers, primarily operations and maintenance personnel, to document requests, retrieve existing drawings, clarify drawing needs, and help ensure accurate. • Minimum of 3 years of relevant CAD drafting, design support, manufacturing documentation, or engineering support experience.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChristiansburg, VA

    Description


    100% Onsite-Mon-Fri, 8-5pm with 1hr lunch
    No travel required
    Interview process: Teams interview, then onsite interview with CAD test/demonstration required.
    We are seeking a contract CAD Technician 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 the established drawing
    management/PDM system.
    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. This position will also
    support project documentation needs, including drawing organization, redline
    incorporation, legacy drawing digitization, revision tracking, basic engineering
    computations, specification updates, and coordination of supporting technical
    information.
    In addition to supporting the engineering team, this role 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.
    The ideal candidate will have strong CAD drafting capability, experience working in
    a controlled documentation environment, attention to detail, and the ability to
    communicate effectively with engineering and plant personnel. Experience with
    SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD platforms is preferred, along with familiarity
    with PDM or drawing vault systems, manufacturing environments, mechanical or
    electrical equipment documentation, and continuous improvement of
    drawing/documentation workflows.
    EDUCATION
    • Associate degree or 2-year technical degree in CAD/CAM, Mechanical
    Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology,
    Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology
    • Minimum of 3 years of relevant CAD drafting, design support,
    manufacturing documentation, or engineering support experience.
    Required Skills:
    Candidates must possess the following:
    • 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 standard drawing,
    documentation, and workflow processes.
    • Able to train new employees or team members on established drawing
    management, CAD, and documentation procedures.
    • Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a
    team, with the ability to follow through on tasks with minimal
    supervision while coordinating effectively with engineering,
    maintenance, and operations personnel.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience with AutoCAD.
    • Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or plant engineering
    environment.
    • Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM or similar drawing vault/document
    control systems.
    • Experience supporting mechanical and/or electrical equipment
    documentation.
    • Familiarity with revision control, drawing release processes, and
    controlled documentation practices.
    • Hands-on understanding of manufacturing equipment, maintenance
    needs, or field installation details.
    • Experience with additive manufacturing or 3D printing is a plus.

    EEO:

    “Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”

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