CAD Designer

Maysteel; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Maysteel is seeking a skilled CAD Designer to join our Engineering team in Wisconsin. You will create and modify 3D models and production drawings, support design-for-manufacturability, and collaborate with customers and internal teams to bring projects from concept to production.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of hands-on mechanical CAD drafting and 3D modeling, proficiency with Pro/E and/or SolidWorks (Revit a plus), and strong communication and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on mechanical CAD drafting and 3D modeling experience.
• Strong core drafting skills to read, interpret, modify, and dimension drawings.
• 3–5 years of experience with Pro/E and/or SolidWorks; certification in either is a plus.
• Revit modeling experience is strongly preferred.
• CSWPA-SM certification is a plus.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and maintain 3D CAD models and 2D production drawings.
• Interpret customer CAD models and modify for manufacturability and cost improvement.
• Develop flat-pattern and formed-view drawings.
• Support engineering changes, revisions, BOMs, and release processes.
• Troubleshoot drawing and design issues related to manufacturing.
• Partner with customers and internal teams to maintain accurate models and revisions.
• Participate in new product and NRE projects, including design and DFM implementation.

Skills

CAD drafting

3D modeling

communication

attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Design or related field

Tools

Pro/E

SolidWorks

Revit

CSWPA-SM

Job description

Are you looking for a career change? Make your career in metal at Maysteel!

CAD Designer

Bring your CAD skills to a team where your designs make a real impact!

We're looking for a skilled CAD Designer to join our Engineering team and help transform customer designs into manufacturable products. In this role, you'll create and modify 3D models and production drawings, support design-for-manufacturability initiatives, and work with customers and internal teams to bring projects from concept to production.

What You'll Do

• Create, modify, and maintain 3D CAD models and 2D production drawings
• Interpret customer CAD models and make modifications for manufacturability and cost improvement
• Develop accurate flat-pattern and formed-view drawings
• Support engineering changes, revisions, BOMs, and release processes
• Troubleshoot drawing and design issues related to manufacturing
• Partner with customers and internal teams to maintain accurate models and revisions
• Participate in new product and NRE projects, including design and DFM implementation

What We're Looking For

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of hands-on mechanical CAD drafting and 3D modeling experience
• Strong core drafting skills are essential. Candidates must be able to create, read, interpret, modify, and dimension engineering drawings
• 3-5 years of experience with Pro/E and/or SolidWorks, with certification in either platform
• Revit modeling experience is strongly preferred and will be an important consideration when evaluating candidates
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• CSWPA-SM certification is a plus

If you're a hands-on CAD professional who enjoys solving design challenges and turning ideas into manufacturable products, we'd love to hear from you!

Maysteel is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer of all qualified individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Maysteel also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of the protected characteristics. Maysteel participates in E-Verify to verify the employment status of all persons hired to work in the United States.