job summary: 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 is a key role responsible for the ownership and oversight of technical drawing management for the facility, ensuring accuracy, organization, and accessibility. location: Christiansburg, Virginia job type: Contract salary: $21.35 - 29.89 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Associates responsibilities: Providing ownership and oversight of drawing management, ensuring accuracy, organization, and accessibility of all technical drawings across the facility.Supporting daily operations, cost reduction, and improvement projects.Applying technical design skills to create and manage technical drawings.Collaborating with other departments (Engineering, Maintenance, Operations) to develop and design equipment.Maintain and coordinate plant drawings.Ensure all required documentation (e.g., drawings, spare parts, procedures, schedules) is completed for projects.Interface with teams to design equipment for manufacturing.Partner with engineering and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues using technical drawings. Skills: Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.Experience using 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 as part of a team and independently. Education and Experience: A 2-year technical degree in one of the fields: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, CAD/CAM, ManufacturingAt least 2 years of experience in a relevant field. qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedEducation: Associates skills: CADSolidWorkAutoCAD 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.