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DraftingCAD Technician II
Job Location:
Job Location:
Christiansburg, VA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 27 - 27
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
11 October 2026 (14 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
100% Onsite-Mon-Fri 8-5pm with 1hr lunch
No travel required
We are seeking a contract CAD Technician to support engineering maintenance
and operations teams with the creation revision control and management of
technical drawings and related project documentation.
This role will focus on developing and maintaining accurate CAD drawings supporting design detailing from initial engineering concepts and ensuring drawing updates are properly reviewed documented and controlled within the established drawing
management/PDM system.
The CAD Technician will work closely with engineers to convert conceptual or
modeled designs into complete drawing packages update existing drawings based
on field conditions field markups legacy drawings or project changes and
maintain drawing accuracy throughout the revision process.
This position will also
support project documentation needs including drawing organization redline
incorporation legacy drawing digitization revision tracking basic engineering
computations specification updates and coordination of supporting technical
information.
In addition to supporting the engineering team this role will interface with internal
customers primarily operations and maintenance personnel to document requests
retrieve existing drawings clarify drawing needs and help ensure accurate
technical information is available to support daily plant activities troubleshooting
and project execution.
The ideal candidate will have strong CAD drafting capability experience working in
a controlled documentation environment attention to detail and the ability to
communicate effectively with engineering and plant personnel.
Experience with SolidWorks AutoCAD or similar CAD platforms is preferred along with familiarity with PDM or drawing vault systems manufacturing environments mechanical or electrical equipment documentation and continuous improvement of drawing/documentation workflows.
EDUCATION
Associate degree or 2-year technical degree in CAD/CAM Mechanical
Engineering Technology Electrical Engineering Technology
Electromechanical Engineering Technology Manufacturing Technology
Minimum of 3 years of relevant CAD drafting design support
manufacturing documentation or engineering support experience.
Required Skills:
Candidates must possess the following:
Proficiency with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software.
Ability to create revise and maintain detailed drawings and drawing
packages.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical electrical and manufacturing
drawings.
Working knowledge of GD&T and standard drafting practices.
Experience updating drawings from redlines field changes
engineering input or project documentation.
Experience converting legacy drawings sketches field markups or
other source documentation into accurate controlled CAD drawings.
Ability to support basic engineering calculations and prepare or revise
technical specifications under engineering direction.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general computer-based
documentation tools.
Strong attention to detail organization and document control
discipline.
Ability to identify and recommend improvements to standard drawing
documentation and workflow processes.
Able to train new employees or team members on established drawing
management CAD and documentation procedures.
Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a
team with the ability to follow through on tasks with minimal
supervision while coordinating effectively with engineering
maintenance and operations personnel.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with AutoCAD.
Experience working in a manufacturing industrial or plant engineering
environment.
Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM or similar drawing vault/document
control systems.
Experience supporting mechanical and/or electrical equipment
documentation.
Familiarity with revision control drawing release processes and
controlled documentation practices.
Hands-on understanding of manufacturing equipment maintenance
needs or field installation details.
Experience with additive manufacturing or 3D printing is a plus.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical Vision Dental 401K and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
No travel required
We are seeking a contract CAD Technician to support engineering maintenance
and operations teams with the creation revision control and management of
technical drawings and related project documentation.
This role will focus on developing and maintaining accurate CAD drawings supporting design detailing from initial engineering concepts and ensuring drawing updates are properly reviewed documented and controlled within the established drawing
management/PDM system.
The CAD Technician will work closely with engineers to convert conceptual or
modeled designs into complete drawing packages update existing drawings based
on field conditions field markups legacy drawings or project changes and
maintain drawing accuracy throughout the revision process.
This position will also
support project documentation needs including drawing organization redline
incorporation legacy drawing digitization revision tracking basic engineering
computations specification updates and coordination of supporting technical
information.
In addition to supporting the engineering team this role will interface with internal
customers primarily operations and maintenance personnel to document requests
retrieve existing drawings clarify drawing needs and help ensure accurate
technical information is available to support daily plant activities troubleshooting
and project execution.
The ideal candidate will have strong CAD drafting capability experience working in
a controlled documentation environment attention to detail and the ability to
communicate effectively with engineering and plant personnel.
Experience with SolidWorks AutoCAD or similar CAD platforms is preferred along with familiarity with PDM or drawing vault systems manufacturing environments mechanical or electrical equipment documentation and continuous improvement of drawing/documentation workflows.
EDUCATION
Associate degree or 2-year technical degree in CAD/CAM Mechanical
Engineering Technology Electrical Engineering Technology
Electromechanical Engineering Technology Manufacturing Technology
Minimum of 3 years of relevant CAD drafting design support
manufacturing documentation or engineering support experience.
Required Skills:
Candidates must possess the following:
Proficiency with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software.
Ability to create revise and maintain detailed drawings and drawing
packages.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical electrical and manufacturing
drawings.
Working knowledge of GD&T and standard drafting practices.
Experience updating drawings from redlines field changes
engineering input or project documentation.
Experience converting legacy drawings sketches field markups or
other source documentation into accurate controlled CAD drawings.
Ability to support basic engineering calculations and prepare or revise
technical specifications under engineering direction.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general computer-based
documentation tools.
Strong attention to detail organization and document control
discipline.
Ability to identify and recommend improvements to standard drawing
documentation and workflow processes.
Able to train new employees or team members on established drawing
management CAD and documentation procedures.
Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a
team with the ability to follow through on tasks with minimal
supervision while coordinating effectively with engineering
maintenance and operations personnel.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with AutoCAD.
Experience working in a manufacturing industrial or plant engineering
environment.
Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM or similar drawing vault/document
control systems.
Experience supporting mechanical and/or electrical equipment
documentation.
Familiarity with revision control drawing release processes and
controlled documentation practices.
Hands-on understanding of manufacturing equipment maintenance
needs or field installation details.
Experience with additive manufacturing or 3D printing is a plus.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical Vision Dental 401K and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
IC
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