SolidWorks CAD Technician for Custom Aluminum Decks

MDS Staffing; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Collaborative culture

Job summary

MDS Staffing in Brooklyn Center, MN is seeking a CAD Technician-SolidWorks Specialist to join our fabrication team, designing pre-fabricated aluminum decks, railings, and balconies. You will interpret drawings, develop shop drawings, and collaborate across teams to ensure accurate production drawings and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of SolidWorks experience, strong drawing interpretation skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in architectural technology or engineering, or equivalent CAD experience.
• 2–3 years SolidWorks experience with assemblies and weldments.
• Strong understanding of architectural and structural drawings.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; Bluebeam Revu is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings to capture design intent and attachments.
• Collaborate with sales/project managers on preliminary and shop drawings.
• Create and revise engineering/fabrication drawings for production.
• Coordinate with field managers for real-world measurements.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines with precision.
• Troubleshoot design challenges and drive solutions.

Skills

SolidWorks

Assemblies & Weldments

Time management

Collaboration

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in architectural technology or engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

MS Office

Job description

MDS Staffing in Brooklyn Center, MN is seeking a CAD Technician-SolidWorks Specialist to join our fabrication team, designing pre-fabricated aluminum decks, railings, and balconies. You will interpret drawings, develop shop drawings, and collaborate across teams to ensure accurate production drawings and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of SolidWorks experience, strong drawing interpretation skills, and a collaborative mindset.