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CAD Technician

Company: Nesco Resource
Location: Christiansburg
Posted on: July 1, 2025

Job Description:

Scope of Position: To provide design and drafting expertise to various areas of the plant in support of daily operations and continuous improvement and cost reductions 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. Travel Requirements (please note if international): None Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: 40hrs/wk Required Education (minimum required for consideration) : 2 year technical degree Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, CAD/CAM, Manufacturing OR Equivalent experience with certificate of drafting. Required Years and Area of Experience (minimum required for consideration): 2 years or more. Required Skills: (These are skills that candidates MUST possess) 1. Proficient with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D software package 2. Experience with Excel 3. Strong design/problem solving skills. 4. Ability to read and interpret drawings. 5. Ability to create full drawing packages and update detail drawings for projects and manufacturing. 6. Working knowledge to interpret and accurately implement GD&T. 7. Ability to work in a team environment as well as individually. 8. Self-motivated, can work independently, with high commitment. 9. Technical curiosity that will enable unique design solutions to the problem. 10. Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload with good planning and organizational skills. 11. Strong written and verbal communications skills. Desired Skills: (These are skills that would be nice for candidates to possess) 1. AutoCAD design software. 2. Manufacturing work experience. 3. Working knowledge and hands-on experience of mechanical and electrical systems. 4. Advanced computer skills. 5. Experience with extrusion AM (3D Printing). 6. Experience working in SolidWorks PDM or other drawing vault system. 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.

Keywords: Nesco Resource, Blacksburg , CAD Technician, Engineering , Christiansburg, Virginia


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