3D Scanning Technician — Onsite CAD/Data Specialist

Construction Material Testing; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification sponsorship

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a 3D scanning technician to operate handheld scanners on active construction sites, capture data, and process scans into deliverables for clients. You will work with Artec Studio to create meshes, reports, and CAD-ready files, with travel to regional hubs as assigned.

The role requires on-site work, device handling, and the ability to read drawings. Training is provided, and sponsorship for certain certifications is available to the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating a handheld structured-light or laser scanner on real projects; bring examples.
• Working knowledge of Artec Studio or comparable scan-processing software; mesh cleanup, registration, and export.
• Familiarity with CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion, Inventor, or Revit) and ability to read drawings.
• Comfortable on active construction sites and in industrial plants; able to carry equipment, climb, and work outdoors.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable record.
• Able to travel and fly with equipment as assigned.
• Experience with scan-to-CAD or metrology reporting a plus.
• ACI, NICET, or ICC certifications a plus — we sponsor them.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute handheld 3D scans of rebar and embeds before concrete placement.
• Control drift on large objects with reference features and overlapping zones.
• Verify capture completeness on site before leaving.
• Process scans in Artec Studio: registration, fusion, mesh cleanup, texture, and export to STL, OBJ, E57, and CAD formats.
• Produce deviation color maps, reports, crack maps, pit-depth tables, and anchor bolt coordinate reports against drawings or CAD.
• Build scan-to-CAD solids (STEP/IGES) for reverse engineering and fit-up checks, or hand clean meshes to the modeling team.
• Document capture procedure, equipment settings, and chain of custody on forensic matters.
• Keep the scanner, batteries, and calibration records in order.
• Coordinate access, permits, and safety with superintendents and plant contacts.
• Travel to regional hubs as assigned.

Skills

Handheld scanner operation

Artec Studio

CAD reading

Travel ability

Valid driver’s license

Scan-to-CAD/metrology

Geomagic Design X

Tools

Geomagic Design X

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a 3D scanning technician to operate handheld scanners on active construction sites, capture data, and process scans into deliverables for clients. You will work with Artec Studio to create meshes, reports, and CAD-ready files, with travel to regional hubs as assigned.

The role requires on-site work, device handling, and the ability to read drawings. Training is provided, and sponsorship for certain certifications is available to the right candidate.