Computer Aided Design Technician

Shelter Works; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelter Works is seeking a Computer Aided Design Technician in St. Louis, MO for a full-time hybrid role. You will create and update CAD drawings and 3D models for custom fiberglass shelters, ensuring adherence to client specifications and internal standards.

You will collaborate with engineering, production, and sales to produce accurate drawings, BOMs, and layouts while revising designs based on feedback and maintaining organized design files for manufacturing and installation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or certificate in Drafting, CAD Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Experience with CAD software and reading technical drawings.
• Ability to provide technical support related to design files.
• Experience with Windows-based CAD workstations.

Responsibilities

• Create and update detailed CAD drawings and 3D models for custom fiberglass shelters.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and sales to translate requirements into accurate drawings, BOMs, and layouts.
• Revise drawings based on feedback; maintain organized design files and supporting docs for manufacturing and installation.
• Assist with technical inquiries and process improvements; communicate design intent across departments.

Skills

Technical support

CAD software usage

Computer maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading technical drawings

Windows OS

Documentation

Team collaboration

Project organization

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree or certificate in Drafting, CAD Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Company Description

Shelter Works is a leading American manufacturer of durable, corrosion-resistant, and maintenance-free fiberglass enclosures that protect critical field equipment from harsh environmental conditions. With over 40 years of experience, the company delivers customized solutions for industries such as Water, Wastewater, Telecom, Oil, Natural Gas, Energy, Aviation, Transit, and Utilities. Using proprietary FiberBeam™ and FiberWrap™ technologies, Shelter Works produces composite shelters known for superior quality, strength, and durability. Each shelter is backed by a 25-year warranty, reflecting a long-term commitment to reliability. Shelter Works operates production plants in St. Louis, Missouri, and Bucyrus, Ohio, and stands by the promise that if it was built by Shelter Works, it was Built for Life.

Role Description

The Computer Aided Design Technician is a full-time, hybrid role based in St. Louis, MO. This role involves creating and updating detailed CAD drawings and 3D models for custom fiberglass shelters, ensuring designs meet client specifications, industry standards, and internal quality requirements. The technician collaborates with engineering, production, and sales teams to translate customer requirements into accurate technical drawings, bills of materials, and layout plans. Daily responsibilities include revising drawings based on feedback, maintaining organized design files, and supporting documentation for manufacturing and installation. The role may also involve assisting with technical inquiries, contributing to process improvements, and ensuring clear communication of design intent across departments.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide Technical Support related to design files, CAD software usage, and basic technical documentation.
• Skills in Computer Maintenance to keep CAD workstations, peripherals, and design-related tools optimized and functional.
• Strong Troubleshooting capabilities for resolving CAD file issues, software errors, and design-related challenges.
• Experience with Computer Repair and hardware adjustments sufficient to coordinate or perform minor repairs as needed.
• Proficiency with Operating Systems commonly used in engineering and design environments (e.g., Windows-based CAD workstations).
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software (such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar) and the ability to read and create technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy in measurements, and ability to follow specifications and industry standards.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with engineering, production, and customer service teams.
• Organizational skills for managing multiple projects, version control, and documentation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Associate’s degree or certificate in Drafting, CAD Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.