CAD Drafter: Growth-Minded Manufacturer

Aegis Worldwide; Illinois; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Mentorship by experienced engineering 

Job summary

Aegis Worldwide is seeking a CAD Drafter in the St. Charles, IL area to support an established manufacturer. You’ll modify existing 3D models and drawings for custom industrial lifting equipment, updating dimensions and creating production-ready packages.

You will work with SolidWorks, Inventor, Siemens NX or similar CAD tools, building BOMs and documentation while learning company practices and ERP processes. Growing through hands-on projects and teamwork is encouraged.

Qualifications

• 0–5+ years of drafting, CAD, or engineering experience.
• Experience creating and modifying 3D models and assemblies using SolidWorks, Inventor, Siemens NX, or similar 3D CAD software.
• Basic understanding of mechanical drawings, assemblies, and engineering documentation.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new engineering software and ERP systems.
• Mechanically inclined, curious, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Modify existing 3D models and assemblies to meet customer specifications.
• Create and update detailed engineering drawings for manufacturing.
• Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Prepare accurate drawing packages for production.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
• Learn the company's products, engineering standards, and ERP system while taking on increasingly complex projects over time.

Skills

Drafting

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate degree in Drafting / CAD

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Siemens NX

AutoCAD

Job description

Aegis Worldwide is seeking a CAD Drafter in the St. Charles, IL area to support an established manufacturer. You’ll modify existing 3D models and drawings for custom industrial lifting equipment, updating dimensions and creating production-ready packages.

You will work with SolidWorks, Inventor, Siemens NX or similar CAD tools, building BOMs and documentation while learning company practices and ERP processes. Growing through hands-on projects and teamwork is encouraged.