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CAD Drafter
A CAD Drafter translates engineers' and architects' design concepts into precise technical drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, or SolidWorks, producing blueprints used in construction, manufacturing, or product development. Strong blueprint reading and technical drawing skills let them catch errors and ensure drawings meet industry specifications and building codes. This role is typically filled by someone with vocational or associate-level drafting training who enjoys precise, detail-oriented technical work.
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CAD Designer I
Mercury Marine
Edgewater, FL
Brunswick seeks a CAD professional to design manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and boat components using Siemens NX and Teamcenter. The role suits someone with marine or manufacturing design experience who enjoys collaborating across engineering, welding, and fabrication teams to solve practical production challenges.
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CAD Designer I
CesiumAstro
Full-time · Westminster, CO · $26 – $33 / hour
A CAD design position supporting the mechanical engineering team at a satellite communications startup, creating models and drawings for aerospace hardware. Suited for detail-oriented designers comfortable with varied tasks in a fast-paced small-company environment.
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