Facilities CAD Technician

Talascend is currently seeking a Facilities CAD Technician for a contract opportunity with our client in Davenport, Iowa.

Overview

Seeking an experienced, detail-oriented CAD technician to provide dedicated on-site support at a manufacturing facility in Cordova, Illinois. This role will assess existing conditions, maintain accurate as-built documentation, and ensure the accessibility and quality of the facility’s CAD database.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the dedicated, on-site CAD resource at the facility, present four to five days per week.
• Partner with the plant manager to assess existing facility conditions and update CAD documentation to reflect accurate record conditions.
• Conduct quality checks and reviews of existing documentation against current field conditions.
• Coordinate with internal business units and external partners, including engineers, vendors, and contractors, to determine and confirm record conditions.
• Maintain and manage an organized digital database of as-built files, ensuring files are accessible, current, and version-controlled.
• Engage engineers and vendors as needed to support the accuracy and completeness of the documentation library.
• Identify discrepancies between drawn documentation and actual conditions, and resolve or escalate them as appropriate.
• Communicate clearly with facility stakeholders regarding documentation status, outstanding items, and project coordination.
• Work primarily on-site at the facility, with occasional flexibility as project needs evolve.

Qualifications

• Five to eight years of experience working with commercial CAD documentation, as-built drawing management, or facilities documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial design, mechanical engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience and a strong facilities background.
• At least five years of experience with AutoCAD.
• Experience with mechanical systems, mechanical piping systems, and drafting as-built conditions.
• Experience with manufacturing systems.
• Ability to assess existing field conditions and translate findings into accurate CAD record updates.
• Experience maintaining and organizing digital databases of as-built and record drawings.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to documentation accuracy and quality control.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple business units and stakeholder groups to determine and validate record conditions.
• Ability to work independently on-site with minimal oversight.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently.
• Ability to receive and respond well to feedback and direction.
• Collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Based in or willing to commute to Cordova, Illinois, or Davenport, Iowa.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes and design standards.
• Occupational safety tag certifications.
• Experience working in a mechanical shop.