CAD Technician - SolidWorks Drafter

Actalent; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k / retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Actalent, based in Denver, CO, is seeking a CAD Technician to create and manage 2D and 3D models using SolidWorks. You will support engineering and product data lifecycle activities in a collaborative office environment and participate in ERP and PLM-related workflows.

This is a direct placement opportunity with long-term growth within a team that values clarity and communication. The role requires 1–3 years of CAD experience, proficiency in SolidWorks, and the ability to interpret engineering

Qualifications

• :1–3 years of CAD technician experience or similar role.
• Proficient in SolidWorks for 3D modeling and 2D drafting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience with engineering documentation and records maintenance.
• Familiarity with ECO processes and PLM/document control.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate 3D models and 2D drawings in SolidWorks to support engineering activities.
• Interpret drawings and specifications to produce clear CAD documentation.
• Maintain and update engineering documentation per standards.
• Support ECOs and product lifecycle activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, service and other teams to ensure CAD outputs meet requirements.
• Assist in organizing and controlling product and engineering documents.
• Provide CAD drafting support for manufacturing needs including sheet metal and plastics where applicable.
• Contribute to ERP-related engineering data workflows and documentation processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve documentation quality and efficiency.
• Communicate clearly with team members on timelines and deliverables.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D modeling

2D drafting

ECOs

Document control

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

PLM systems

Adobe

ERP workflows

Job description

Actalent, based in Denver, CO, is seeking a CAD Technician to create and manage 2D and 3D models using SolidWorks. You will support engineering and product data lifecycle activities in a collaborative office environment and participate in ERP and PLM-related workflows.

This is a direct placement opportunity with long-term growth within a team that values clarity and communication. The role requires 1–3 years of CAD experience, proficiency in SolidWorks, and the ability to interpret engineering