CAD Technician

Elevait Solutions; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevait Solutions is seeking a Mechanical CAD Technician in Wilmington, NC, to support the drafting team behind the equipment used to manufacture optical fiber and cable products. You will create and revise 2D/3D drawings, convert legacy drawings to modern CAD models, and ensure accuracy in ASME/ANSI drafting standards.

The role involves translating engineering data from teams and shop floor measurements into compliant drawings, with a hybrid schedule (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm) and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a drafting, CAD, or mechanical engineering technology field, or equivalent demonstrated 2D and 3D drafting proficiency.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in mechanical drafting.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor or a similar parametric modeling platform.
• Working knowledge of ASME/ANSI drafting standards.
• Comfortable managing drawing files within a PDM or vault based system.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain 2D and 3D drawings for custom designed manufacturing equipment.
• Convert legacy hand drawn and older 2D drawings into 3D models and associative drawings.
• Correct redlined drawings and models issued by the drafting lead or engineering teams.
• Create 2D drawings from existing 3D models built by other team members.
• Collect data from engineering teams and incorporate it into the correct drawing.
• Collect measurements and information from the production floor to update drawings.
• Produce detail, sheet metal, weldment, and assembly drawings following company drafting standards.
• Work from existing designs and engineering direction, no new product design work involved.
• Prepare drawing sets for release into the engineering system.

Skills

Parametric 3D CAD

Engineering drawing

ASME/ANSI GD&T

Education

Associate degree in drafting/CAD/ME tech

AAS/AOS in drafting or CAD

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

PDM/Vault system

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical CAD Technician
Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Wilmington, NC
Shift: Hybrid, Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm, overtime often required (45 hour per week target)

Client Overview

This is a large, publicly traded materials science company with more than 170 years of history inventing new glass, ceramic, and optical technologies, tens of thousands of employees worldwide, and well over 15 billion dollars in annual revenue. Their work shows up in products people use every day, from consumer electronics to automotive to medical devices. This role sits within one of their US manufacturing facilities, supporting the drafting team behind the equipment used to produce their optical fiber and cable products.

Top 3 Skills

• Parametric 3D CAD modeling and mechanical drafting
• Engineering drawing revision and management within a PDM or vault based system
• ASME/ANSI drafting standards and GD&T

What You’ll Do

• Create, revise, and maintain 2D and 3D drawings for custom designed manufacturing equipment
• Convert legacy hand drawn and older 2D drawings into 3D models and associative drawings
• Correct redlined drawings and models issued by the drafting lead or engineering teams
• Create 2D drawings from existing 3D models built by other team members
• Collect data from engineering teams and incorporate it into the correct drawing
• Collect measurements and information from the production floor to update drawings
• Produce detail, sheet metal, weldment, and assembly drawings following company drafting standards
• Work from existing designs and engineering direction, no new product design work involved
• Prepare drawing sets for release into the engineering system

What We Need From You

• Associate's degree in a drafting, CAD, or mechanical engineering technology field, or equivalent demonstrated 2D and 3D drafting proficiency
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in mechanical drafting
• Proficient in 3D CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor or a similar parametric modeling platform
• Working knowledge of ASME/ANSI drafting standards
• Comfortable managing drawing files within a PDM or vault based system

Preferred/Bonus

• Experience with Autodesk Vault or another PDM/document management system
• AutoCAD experience, especially converting legacy 2D drawings into 3D models
• A.A.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology, A.O.S. in Drafting/CAD, or a formal drafting certificate/certification
• Experience producing sheet metal, weldment, or assembly drawings in a manufacturing environment

About Elevait

Elevait Solutions was founded by veterans who believe that how you treat people is the only thing that actually matters in this industry. We're a team that stays in your corner before, during, and after placement. We show up for the communities we work in, we tell you the truth, and we work hard to make sure every placement is a good fit for both sides. If that sounds like the kind of team you want behind you, we'd like to talk