CAD Technician at TalentBurst, Inc.

Job DescriptionJob Description Job Title: CAD Technician Pay Rate: $28.86/hr. on W2 Work Location: Christiansburg, VA 24073 Job Duration: 7 Months with a possibility of an extension Work Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm (overtime expected) Job Description Position Summary Providing ownership and oversight of drawing management, ensuring ac curacy, organization, and accessibility of all technical drawings across the facility. Supporting daily operations, cost reduction, and improvement projects by applying technical design skills to create and manage technical drawings. Collaborating with other departments (Engineering, Maintenance, Operations) to develop and design equipm ent. Job 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. Education Qualifications A 2-year technical degree in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, CAD/CAM, Manufacturing or alternatively, equivalent experience with a drafting certificate is acceptable. Mandatory Experience At least 2 years of experience in a relevant field. 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: Experience with AutoCAD. Familiarity with manufacturing environments. Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems (hands-on experience is a plus). Advanced computer skills. Experience with extrusion additive manufacturing (3D printing). Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM or similar drawing vault systems. Note: 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. #TB_EN #ZR Company DescriptionFounded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website www.talentburst.com or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CACompany DescriptionFounded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website www.talentburst.com or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA