Staffing - Drafting/CAD Technician I

TALENT Software Services; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services is seeking a skilled CAD technician to own drawing management across the facility, ensuring accuracy and accessibility while coordinating with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to design equipment.

If you have a 2-year technical degree and at least two years of CAD experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Windchill, you will contribute to manufacturing improvements and drawing packages, helping produce robust documentation and drawings for production teams.

Qualifications

• A 2-year technical degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical, CAD/CAM, or Manufacturing.
• Equivalent experience with a drafting certificate is acceptable.
• At least 2 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Windchill/PDM experience.

Responsibilities

• Drawing Control: Maintain and coordinate plant drawings.
• Project Documentation: Ensure all required documentation for projects.
• Design Development: Interface with teams to design equipment for manufacturing.
• Troubleshooting Assistance: Resolve equipment issues using technical drawings.

Skills

SolidWorks

Reading drawings

GD&T

Excel

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

CAD drafting

Education

2-year technical degree (Mech/Elect/Electro-mech/CAD-CAM/Manufacturing)

Drafting certificate (equivalent)

Tools

AutoCAD

Windchill

SolidWorks PDM

Creo

Job description

• Providing ownership and oversight of drawing management, ensuring accuracy, organization, and accessibility of all technical drawings across the facility.
• Supporting daily operations, cost reduction, and improvement projects.
• Applying technical design skills to create and manage technical drawings.
• Collaborating with other departments (Engineering, Maintenance, Operations) to develop and design equipment.

Position Summary

The role entails:

• Providing ownership and oversight of drawing management, ensuring accuracy, organization, and accessibility of all technical drawings across the facility.
• Supporting daily operations, cost reduction, and improvement projects.
• Applying technical design skills to create and manage technical drawings.
• Collaborating with other departments (Engineering, Maintenance, Operations) to develop and design equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drawing Control: Maintain and coordinate plant drawings.
• Project Documentation: Ensure all required documentation (e.g., drawings, spare parts, procedures, schedules) is completed for projects.
• Design Development: Interface with teams to design equipment for manufacturing.
• Troubleshooting Assistance: Partner with engineering and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues using technical drawings.

Travel

No travel is required.

Schedule

• Work Hours: Standard 40 hours per week, remote

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Required: A 2-year technical degree in one of the following fields:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electromechanical Engineering
  • CAD/CAM
  • Manufacturing
• Alternatively, equivalent experience with a drafting certificate is acceptable.

Experience

• Required: At least 2 years of experience in a relevant field.

Requirements

• Creo cabling
• Electrical diagram experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or SolidWorks
• Windchill/PDM

Required Skills

• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Strong problem-solving and design skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Skills to create detailed drawing packages and update manufacturing drawings.
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Self-motivation and commitment to high-quality work.
• Technical curiosity to find innovative design solutions.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred (Desired) Skills

The following skills are not required but are a plus:

• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems (hands-on experience is a plus).
• Advanced computer skills.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM or similar drawing vault systems.

This position is ideal for a candidate with a strong technical background, proficiency in CAD software (especially SolidWorks), and a collaborative mindset. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to manufacturing advancements while developing innovative design solutions. The client is specifically looking for candidates trained in CAD, ideally with a 2-year degree and a strong interest in CAD work, candidates with higher engineering degrees who may have only taken a CAD class or two as part of their program are not a fit, as they are unlikely to be satisfied or challenged by this position.

Interview Process

Phone Screening that will follow a panel interview.