CAD Technician

Dexian; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian seeks a skilled draftsman to convert rough sketches and engineering concepts into precise 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD. The role supports construction, manufacturing, and engineering projects across multiple locations.

You will translate hand sketches and redlines into final documents, update drawings per feedback, and collaborate with engineers, PMs, and field crews to ensure practical designs while maintaining organized drawing libraries.

Qualifications

• 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

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

AutoCAD

Blueprint reading

Engineering standards

Education

Associate degree in Drafting/Engineering Design or related field

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 stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.
Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.
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.