CAD Technician

Signature Consultants; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature Consultants seeks a CAD Drafter to convert rough sketches and engineering concepts into precise 2D and 3D drawings for construction and manufacturing projects.

You will produce detailed plans with AutoCAD, interpret blueprints, and update drawings from client feedback. Collaboration with engineers and field crews ensures practical, accurate designs and well-organized project records.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand basic engineering measurements.
• Ability to follow applicable industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed plans, layouts, and cross-sections using AutoCAD.
• Translate rough hand sketches, redlines, or verbal directions from engineers and architects into final visual documents.
• Update existing drawings based on client feedback, test results, or team redlines.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and construction crews to ensure designs are practical and accurate.
• Organize, label, and maintain digital drawing libraries and project records.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Industry standards

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Summary

• Uses specialized software to turn rough sketches, notes, and engineering concepts into accurate 2D and 3D technical drawings and models for construction, manufacturing, or engineering projects.

Core Responsibilities

• Create detailed plans, layouts, and cross-sections using AutoCAD.
• Translate rough hand sketches, redlines, or verbal directions from engineers and architects into final visual documents.
• Update existing drawings based on client feedback, test results, or team redlines.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and construction crews to ensure designs are practical and accurate.
• Organize, label, and maintain digital drawing libraries and project records.

Key Requirements and Skills

• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand basic engineering measurements.
• Ability to follow applicable industry standards.
• Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Design, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.