On-Site 3D Scanning Technician: Scan-to-CAD & Reports

Construction Material Testing; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a skilled 3D scanning technician to operate handheld scanners (Artec Leo/Artec Studio) on diverse projects from rebar mats to corroded pipes. You will process data, produce meshes and scan-to-CAD outputs, and ensure data integrity on site.

You will work on construction sites, manage equipment, and coordinate with project teams. Travel to regional hubs is required, with pay per hour and overtime for peak windows.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating handheld scanners on real projects; bring examples.
• Working knowledge of Artec Studio or comparable scan-processing software; mesh cleanup, registration, export.
• Familiarity with CAD and with reading structural or fabrication drawings.
• Comfortable on active construction sites and in industrial plants; able to carry equipment, climb, and work outdoors.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable record; able to travel and fly with equipment as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute handheld 3D scans of rebar and embeds before concrete placement, failed and damaged structures, corroded pipe and tanks, fabricated steel and precast, machine parts, and modular units.
• Control drift on large objects with reference features, tape-measure backbones, and overlapping zones.
• Verify capture completeness on site before leaving.
• Process scans in Artec Studio: registration, fusion, mesh cleanup, texture, and export to STL, OBJ, E57, and CAD formats.
• Produce deviation color maps, measurement reports, crack maps, pit-depth tables, and anchor bolt coordinate reports against drawings or CAD.
• Build scan-to-CAD solids (STEP/IGES) for reverse engineering and fit-up checks, or hand clean meshes to the modeling team.
• Document capture procedure, equipment settings, and chain of custody on forensic matters.
• Keep the scanner, batteries, and calibration records in order.
• Coordinate access, permits, and safety with superintendents and plant contacts.
• Travel to regional hubs as assigned.

Skills

Handheld 3D scanner operation

CAD software familiarity

Reading drawings

On-site safety & industrial plants

Valid driver's license

Willingness to travel

Tools

Artec Studio

Artec Leo

Space Spider

Creaform HandySCAN

FARO

Geomagic Design X

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Inventor

Revit

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a skilled 3D scanning technician to operate handheld scanners (Artec Leo/Artec Studio) on diverse projects from rebar mats to corroded pipes. You will process data, produce meshes and scan-to-CAD outputs, and ensure data integrity on site.

You will work on construction sites, manage equipment, and coordinate with project teams. Travel to regional hubs is required, with pay per hour and overtime for peak windows.