CAD Technician

Hargrove; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove in Muscatine, IA is seeking a drafting professional to turn rough sketches into detailed 2D plans and 3D models using AutoCAD for construction and manufacturing projects.

The role involves translating engineer directions, updating drawings after reviews, collaborating with project managers and engineers, and maintaining organized digital drawing libraries.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in drafting, engineering design, or related field preferred.
• Up to 2 years of relevant drafting/design experience or coursework.

Responsibilities

• Drawing Production: Create detailed plans, layouts, and cross-sections using AutoCAD.
• Design Translation: Turn rough sketches, redlines, or verbal directions into final documents.
• Revisions: Update existing drawings based on feedback, tests, or redlines.
• Collaboration: Meet with project managers, engineers, and crews to ensure designs are practical.
• File Management: Organize and maintain digital drawing libraries and project records.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in drafting/engineering design

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

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

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Drawing Production: Create detailed plans, layouts, and cross-sections using AutoCAD.

• Design Translation: Turn rough hand sketches, redlines, or verbal directions from engineers and architects into final visual documents.

• Revisions: Update existing drawings based on client feedback, test results, or team redlines.

• Collaboration: Meet with project managers, engineers, and construction crews to ensure designs are practical and accurate.

• File Management: Organize, label, and maintain digital drawing libraries and project records.

Ideal Background

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is preferred.

Certification: Certification is not required at this level.

Experience: This position requires up to 2 years of relevant industrial experience in drafting and design or related coursework.

Require Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD

• Technical Knowledge: Ability to read blueprints, understand basic engineering metrics, and follow industry standards.

• Education: Associate's degree in drafting, engineering design, or a related technical field (or equivalent hands-on experience).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.