Entry-Level CAD Technician: 3D Design & Mfg Support

Merritt Precision Technologies; Sweetwater (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Merritt Precision Technologies is seeking a CAD Technician I to join our Manufacturing Engineering team. You will create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation to support production and process improvements.

This entry-level role offers learning opportunities across CAD workflows and cross-functional collaboration. Based in Sweetwater, TN, you will work closely with the Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor and gain exposure to DFM, BOMs, and tooling

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate in CAD/engineering technology or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Maintain CAD files and engineering documentation.
• Design production-friendly models and blueprints for fiberglass molding.
• Assist with Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering changes.
• Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives.
• Assist with layouts, fixtures, and tooling designs.
• Develop standardized work instructions and documentation.
• Participate in Lean manufacturing and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Scheduling teams.
• Provide hands-on CNC manufacturing support through programming and operation.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Engineering drawings

Documentation

Education

Associate degree or Technical Certificate in CAD/Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

Rhino 8

NX

VCarve Pro

ControlX

Job description

Merritt Precision Technologies is seeking a CAD Technician I to join our Manufacturing Engineering team. You will create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation to support production and process improvements.

This entry-level role offers learning opportunities across CAD workflows and cross-functional collaboration. Based in Sweetwater, TN, you will work closely with the Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor and gain exposure to DFM, BOMs, and tooling