CAD Technician I: 3D Modeling & Manufacturing Support

Merritt Precision LLC; Sweetwater (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Merritt Precision LLC in Sweetwater, TN, is seeking a CAD Technician I to join the Manufacturing Engineering team. You will create and maintain 3D CAD models and engineering drawings, supporting production and documentation efforts in an entry-level role.

You will work with SolidWorks, Rhino, NX and other tools to produce production-ready models, assist with BOMs, and contribute to continuous improvement projects with a lean manufacturing mindset.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate in CAD, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings.
• Experience with SolidWorks, Rhino, NX, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise 3D models and 2D engineering drawings using software such as SolidWorks, Rhino 8, VCarve Pro, NX, and ControlX.
• Maintain CAD files, revisions, and engineering documentation in accordance with established standards.
• Design production-ready models and blueprints for fiberglass mold steel framing and fiberglass lamination kits.
• Assist with Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering changes.
• Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives.
• Assist with manufacturing layouts, fixtures, and tooling designs.
• Help develop standardized work instructions and documentation.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and process improvement projects.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and quality.
• Support implementation of engineering and manufacturing improvements.
• Work with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Scheduling to support manufacturing needs.
• Perform hands‑on CNC manufacturing support through programming and operation.
• Communicate engineering changes and provide technical support to production teams.

Skills

SolidWorks

Rhino

NX

VCarve Pro

ControlX

Education

Associate degree or Technical Certificate in CAD/Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

Rhino 8

VCarve Pro

NX

ControlX

Job description

Merritt Precision LLC in Sweetwater, TN, is seeking a CAD Technician I to join the Manufacturing Engineering team. You will create and maintain 3D CAD models and engineering drawings, supporting production and documentation efforts in an entry-level role.

You will work with SolidWorks, Rhino, NX and other tools to produce production-ready models, assist with BOMs, and contribute to continuous improvement projects with a lean manufacturing mindset.