CAD Operator

Manpower, Inc.; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Industrial Manufacturing in Lake Wales, FL is seeking a CAD Operator to join the Engineering & Manufacturing Support team. You will create and maintain accurate 3D models from sketches and requirements, using Onshape or Fusion to support production.

The role emphasizes GD&T, welding symbols, and drafting standards to ensure build-ready drawings. You will help translate concepts into precise layouts and routing plans in cloud-based workflows, collaborating across functions.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CAD proficiency with Onshape or cloud CAD tools.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and drafting standards.
• Experience with heavy machinery fabrication: sheet metal, welding, hydraulics.
• Ability to create factory layouts with spatial accuracy.
• Experience in cloud-based CAD workflows and version control.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 3D models from sketches and requirements using CAD tools.
• Produce technical drawings with GD&T, welding symbols, and drafting standards.
• Support fabrication workflows for sheet metal, welding, and hydraulics.
• Develop factory floor layouts and equipment routing with precision.
• Collaborate via cloud CAD workflows, version control, and sharing.

Job description

Our client, Industrial Manufacturing is seeking a CAD Operator to join their team. As a CAD Operator, you will be part of the Engineering & Manufacturing Support team supporting production and layout needs. The ideal candidate will have hands-on CAD proficiency, strong technical drafting skills, and a detail-driven mindset that helps translate concepts into accurate, build-ready models.

Job Title: CAD Operator

Location: Lake Wales, FL

Pay Range: $22-26/hour

Shift: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

What's the Job?

• Use Onshape (or a cloud-native collaborative CAD package such as Autodesk Fusion) to create and maintain accurate 3D models based on engineering sketches and requirements.
• Produce technical drawings with strong GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) knowledge, including correct use of welding symbols and adherence to drafting standards.
• Support heavy machinery fabrication workflows by preparing CAD outputs aligned with sheet metal, welding, and hydraulics-related manufacturing processes.
• Develop precise factory floor layouts and equipment routing blueprints using strong spatial awareness and measurement accuracy.
• Collaborate through cloud-based CAD workflows, including version control, simultaneous editing, and sharing to keep designs consistent and review-ready.

What's Needed?

• Direct, hands-on CAD proficiency with Onshape (or cloud-native collaborative CAD packages like Autodesk Fusion) is strictly required.
• Strong command of GD&T, welding symbols, and drafting standards to ensure drawings are build-ready and technically correct.
• Familiarity with heavy machinery fabrication processes, including sheet metal, welding, and hydraulics.
• Ability to create accurate factory floor plans and equipment routing blueprints with excellent spatial awareness.
• Experience working in cloud-based CAD environments, including version control, simultaneous editing, and sharing.

What's in it for me?

• Work in a hands-on CAD role where your technical accuracy directly supports manufacturing execution.
• Build real-world CAD and drafting skills by contributing to layouts, routing, and fabrication-ready documentation.
• Collaborate using modern cloud-based CAD workflows that support efficient teamwork and design consistency.
• Join a structured schedule working Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
• Clear expectations for technical performance, including CAD, drafting, and manufacturing alignment.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)