CAD Technician

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors seeks an entry-level CAD Drafter to transform rough sketches and engineer concepts into precise 2D and 3D drawings for construction and manufacturing projects. You will produce detailed plans and collaborate with project teams to ensure accuracy and practicality.

Education requirements include a high school diploma with an associate degree in drafting/engineering design preferred and up to 2 years of related experience or coursework.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
• Certification not required at this level.
• Up to 2 years of relevant industrial drafting/design experience or related coursework.

Responsibilities

• Drawing Production: Create detailed plans, layouts, and cross-sections using AutoCAD.
• Design Translation: Turn rough hand sketches 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.

Skills

Read blueprints

Engineering metrics understanding

Industry standards knowledge

Education

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.