CAD Technician — Job Description
Job Summary
The CAD Technician is responsible for creating, modifying, and maintaining accurate technical drawings and CAD models based on engineering specifications, designs, sketches, and project requirements. The role works closely with engineers, architects, designers, project teams, and other stakeholders to ensure drawings meet required technical standards, project specifications, and quality requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed 2D drawings and 3D CAD models based on engineering designs and specifications.
- Create, modify, and update technical drawings, layouts, plans, sections, and details.
- Convert sketches, concepts, and design information into accurate CAD drawings.
- Review drawings for accuracy, dimensions, tolerances, and compliance with project requirements.
- Incorporate revisions and maintain accurate drawing versions and revision histories.
- Prepare drawings for manufacturing, construction, installation, fabrication, or project execution as applicable.
- Coordinate with engineers and designers to resolve drawing-related technical issues.
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, sketches, and technical documentation.
- Ensure drawings comply with company standards, applicable codes, and drafting conventions.
- Maintain organized CAD files, drawing registers, templates, and project documentation.
- Prepare as-built drawings and update drawings based on site or field changes.
- Assist engineers and project teams with quantity take-offs and technical documentation when required.
- Participate in design reviews and incorporate approved comments and changes.
- Coordinate CAD information with other disciplines to identify clashes or inconsistencies.
- Ensure all drawings are completed accurately and within project deadlines.
- Support continuous improvement of CAD standards, templates, and drafting procedures.
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Architectural, or relevant technical discipline.
- 2–5 years of experience as a CAD Technician, Draftsman, or similar technical drafting role.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or relevant CAD software.
- Experience with 2D drafting and, where required, 3D modelling.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Good understanding of dimensions, tolerances, scales, symbols, and drafting standards.
- Knowledge of Revit, SolidWorks, Inventor, Civil 3D, or other specialized software is an advantage depending on the industry.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with engineers, designers, and project teams.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
Key Skills
- AutoCAD / CAD software
- 2D drafting
- 3D modelling
- Technical drawing
- Engineering drawing interpretation
- Drawing revision and document control
- Design coordination
- As-built drawings
- Dimensional accuracy
- Technical documentation
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Drawing accuracy and quality
- On-time drawing completion
- Number of drawing errors/revisions
- Compliance with drafting standards
- Drawing revision turnaround time
- Proper document and file management
- Support provided to engineering/project teams
