A CAD Technician is needed for a manufacturing company considered one of the world's leading innovators in materials science in the Christiansburg, VA area. The CAD Technician ensures the accuracy and accessibility of all technical drawings, applying SolidWorks proficiency and GD&T knowledge to support engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing design/troubleshooting.
location: Christiansburg, Virginia
job type: Contract
salary: $21.42 - 28.89 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Associates
responsibilities:
- Ensure accuracy, organization, and accessibility of all technical drawings.
- Support daily operations, cost reduction, and improvement projects.
- Create and manage technical drawings using technical design skills.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to develop and design equipment.
- Maintain and coordinate plant drawings (Drawing Control).
- Complete all required documentation (drawings, spare parts, procedures, schedules) for projects (Project Documentation).
- Design equipment for manufacturing (Design Development).
- Use technical drawings to resolve equipment issues with engineering and maintenance (Troubleshooting Assistance).
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel.
- strong problem-solving and design skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
- Skills to create detailed drawing packages and update manufacturing drawings.
- Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
- Ability to work both team-based and independently.
- Experience with AutoCAD.
- Familiarity with manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems (hands-on experience is a plus).
- Advanced computer skills.
- Experience with extrusion additive manufacturing (3D printing).
- Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM or similar drawing vault systems.
- A 2-year technical degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electromechanical Engineering, CAD/CAM, or Manufacturing; or equivalent experience with a drafting certificate.
- 2 years in a relevant field.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Associates
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
