Job Description
Title: CAD Drafter
Location: Onsite – Winsted, MN
Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: 25-30/hr
Industry: Manufacturing / Engineering
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented CAD Drafter to support engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams by producing accurate, standardized technical drawings. This role is responsible for converting CAD models, concepts, and plans into detailed drawings that meet company, customer, and industry standards while supporting efficient manufacturing processes. The CAD Drafter collaborates closely with internal teams to ensure design consistency, accuracy, and minimal product variation.
Job Description
The CAD Drafter utilizes CAD systems to create and maintain detailed drawings in support of external customers, manufacturing engineering, operations, and supply chain partners. This position follows established standard work practices and drafting conventions to ensure high-quality, timely output. Key responsibilities include:
- Produce detailed and accurate drawings based on CAD models, specifications, plans, or concepts
- Apply modeling and drafting protocols, design conventions, and applicable industry standards
- Follow established standard work practices to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and consistency
- Develop drawings that support effective and efficient manufacturing methods
- Maintain and update CAD models and drawing databases to ensure ongoing accuracy
- Provide drafting support for both new and legacy parts
- Review and verify drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards
- Collaborate with team members to reduce product variation and support design consistency
- Support continuous improvement efforts within drafting and design processes
Qualifications
Required
- Associate degree in CAD or a closely related technical field, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical, structural, and engineering drawings and specifications
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High level of attention to detail and professional work habits
- Solid mathematical skills, including fractions, decimals, geometry, and basic algebra
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Physical Demands and Work Environment
This position requires frequent use of hands and fingers for writing, typing, labeling documents, and handling or positioning materials. The role typically involves approximately 70% sitting and 30% walking. Employees may occasionally push or pull up to 30 pounds and lift or carry up to 20 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Regular verbal communication and active listening are required. Work is primarily performed in an office environment with standard noise and temperature levels, with occasional time spent in production areas where noise levels may be louder and consistent with normal shop conditions. Vision requirements include close vision (within 24 inches), peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
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Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Monday to Friday