• CAD Technician

    US Tech Solutions (Christiansburg, VA)


    Duration: 12-month contract with Extension

    Job Description:

    + To provide design and drafting expertise to various areas of the plant in support of daily operations and continuous improvement and cost reduction projects. Apply technical design, knowledge, and practices to effectively accomplish technical drawing and assignments. Support projects to fulfill department goals and objectives in direct support of manufacturing.

    Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

    + Control all plant drawings and coordinate all drawing activities.

    + Work directly with engineering and maintenance in sourcing drawings for aid in troubleshooting and resolving mechanical and electrical equipment issues.

    + Interface with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering to develop and design equipment for a manufacturing environment.

    + Ensure all documentation for projects are completed such as drawings, spare parts, procedures, preventive maintenance schedules, and Calibration.

    Experience:

    + Proficient with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D software package

    + Experience with Excel

    + Strong design/problem solving skills.

    + Ability to read and interpret drawings.

    + Ability to create full drawing packages and update detail drawings for projects and manufacturing.

    + Working knowledge to interpret and accurately implement GD&T.

    + Ability to work in a team environment as well as individually.

    + Self-motivated, can work independently, with high commitment.

    + Technical curiosity that will enable unique design solutions to the problem.

    + Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload with good planning and organizational skills.

    + Strong written and verbal communications skills.

    Required Skills:

    + AutoCAD design software.

    + Manufacturing work experience.

    + Working knowledge and hands-on experience of mechanical and electrical systems.

    + Advanced computer skills.

    + Experience with extrusion AM (3D Printing).

    + Experience working in SolidWorks PDM or other drawing vault system.

    Education:

    + 2-year technical degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, CAD/CAM, Manufacturing OR Equivalent experience with a certificate of drafting

    About US Tech Solutions:

    US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com (http://www.ustechsolutionsinc.com) .

     

    US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.