CAD Technician (1st Shift)

IF1136 Unison Engine Components Inc.; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Merit-based rewards and incentives

Continuous learning and development

Job summary

GE Aerospace's Terre Haute facility is seeking a CAD Technician to create, revise, and maintain detailed drawings for aerospace components. The role requires reading engineering drawings, applying drafting standards, and ensuring strict document control in a safety-focused environment.

You will model 3-D drawings, coordinate with engineers, and manage revisions while complying with export-control requirements. The site emphasizes safety, development, and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Follow all safety and EHS policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience using CAD software to create, revise, and maintain technical drawings.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Working knowledge of drafting principles, revision control, and document management processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in technical documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities.
• Cooperative in meeting schedules and teamwork orientation.

Responsibilities

• Gather prints and information from Document Control.
• Revise and recreate existing drawings using current forms and standards.
• Add balloon numbers to customer blueprints for check sheet correlation.
• Assist with the coordination of drawing requests.
• Create and maintain master drawings.
• Verify accuracy of drawings and documentation.
• Review blueprints for revisions and communicate revisions to engineers.
• Modify CAD files with supporting documentation.
• Create complex details and large mechanical assembly drawings.
• Model 3-D drawings of components and assemblies.
• Perform essential CAD technician duties with minimal supervision.

Skills

CAD software

Reading drawings

Document management

Drafting principles

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

Working at our Terre Haute Facility Our Terre Haute site is responsible for a diverse product mix supplying structural components and cores for both military and commercial engines. What does that mean for you? It means you can do interesting work and make an impact in a state-of-the art, environmentally controlled and VPP Star Certified facility. All while earning merit-based rewards and incentives and excellent benefits, having access to tuition reimbursement, and taking part in continuous learning and development.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Maintain a safe and clean work environment; follow all safety and EHS policies and procedures.


• Follow all GE and regulatory requirements.


• Demonstrated experience using CAD software to create, revise, and maintain technical drawings.


• Ability to read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.


• Working knowledge of drafting principles, revision control, and document management processes.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in technical documentation.


• Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple assignments and respond to shifting priorities in a deadline-driven environment.


• Cooperative in meeting schedules; demonstrate a teamwork attitude toward others in the department and facility.

This role may encounter high risk or hazardous operations and/or include working shifts beyond a standard workweek. As such, a requirement of the role is to be at least 18 years of age by the time of joining.

JOB DUTIES (INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED)

• Gather prints and other information from Document Control.


• Revise and recreate existing drawings using current forms and standards.


• Add balloon numbers to customer blueprints for check sheet correlation.


• Assist with the coordination of drawing requests.


• Create and maintain master drawings.


• Verify accuracy of drawings and associated documentation.


• Review blueprints for revisions and communicate revisions to engineers.


• Modify existing CAD files with supporting documentation.


• Create complex details and large mechanical assembly drawings.


• Model 3-D drawings of components and assemblies.


• Must be able to perform the essential functions of an Entry Level and Intermediate Level CAD Technician; may be required to perform applicable duties within the team/cell/department with minimal supervision (Advanced expectation).

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.