CAD Technician II

Title: CAD Technician II Location: Onsite at Christiansburg, VA Duration: 12 Months Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8-5 pm with 1hr lunch No travel required Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered. Description Client is 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. Required Skills: 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-base 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. Education Associate degree or 2-year technical degree in CAD/CAM, Mechanica 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. Interview process: Teams interview, then onsite interview with CAD test/demonstration required. About us: DivIHN , the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration. DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status. #J-18808-Ljbffr DivIHN Integration Inc