
SENIOR CAD TECHNICIAN
Wells, MNFull-time$29.5–35/hrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The CAD Technician III leads the development and coordination of production models and erection drawings for precast concrete projects. The role oversees project flow, checks drawing and assembly accuracy, coordinates with internal teams and external partners, and mentors team members. It requires at least four years of related drafting experience; precast experience and a 2–4 year drafting degree are preferred.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
The CAD Technician III is a senior-level role responsible for leading the development and coordination of production models and erection drawings for precast concrete projects. This position ensures accuracy, maintains project flow, and collaborates with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to meet deadlines and quality standards. The role also provides leadership through project oversight, problem-solving, and mentoring team members in a fast-paced environment.
Salary range $29.50-$35.00 an hour, Based on experience.
SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY. Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
At Wells, we empower talented team members to deliver exceptional client experiences through innovative problem-solving across preconstruction, engineering, operations, and project management. Guided by honesty and hard work, we build lasting trust while continuously improving building processes. Through strong collaboration, we deliver safe, reliable results that reduce risk and help our clients and communities succeed.
WHAT WE OFFER
Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.
Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.
Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Develop initial models and erection drawings from architectural, structural, and other trade documents (steel, mechanical, etc.)
Create and review job-specific steel assemblies and production/erection hardware drawings as needed
Collaborate with the D&E team and Architects to ensure models and drawings are accurate, complete, and production-ready
Maintain effective communication with internal teams and external stakeholders (GCs, Architects, Engineers) to support project success and prevent delays
Oversee project flow, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met
Lead team meetings to resolve issues impacting schedules or project progress
Perform Project Checker responsibilities, ensuring accuracy of assemblies, details, and piece tickets for production
Ensure proper data flow between Revit and Concrete Vision while following best practices for efficiency
Coordinate with outsourced drafting/engineering partners, including reviewing and submitting pour sheets and material orders
Provide mentorship and coaching to team members while completing special projects and additional duties as assigned
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a highly experienced, detail-driven CAD professional who brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to lead complex modeling and coordination efforts. This individual is a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and project integrity. They are a collaborative leader and mentor who communicates effectively across teams and partners, adapts to evolving project demands, and consistently drives best-in-class outcomes.
IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE
High School Diploma or GED required; 2-4 year drafting degree preferred
4+ years of related drafting experience; precast experience preferred
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and other relevant software
Strong ability to read and interpret construction documents, blueprints, and erection drawings
Solid math skills and ability to visualize assembly of materials and components
Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to work efficiently and independently
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration across teams and stakeholders
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
Ability to meet deadlines and perform in fast-paced, schedule-driven environments
Self-motivated, adaptable, and open to change, with a willingness to learn products and continuously improve
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Occasional visits to active plant and field locations are required based on operational needs.
Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required while in the plant and field.
Must be able to stand, walk, and navigate active plant and field environments as needed.
Must be able to climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces, and safely move through industrial work areas.
May be exposed to moving equipment, machinery, and other standard industrial hazards.
May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, as well as noise, dust, and vibration.
This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.
Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Experience Required
2 - 4 years
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$29.50 - $35.00 / Hourly
Postal Code
56097
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
3607919
Job Benefits
Not specified
How this job compares
Set against the 448 open Drafting jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$29.5–35/hr
- US median$27–35/hr85 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $32.25/hr, is close to the US median midpoint ($32/hr) — in the middle half of Drafting hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 18 open Drafting jobs in Minnesota and 448 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Sargent & Lundy117 open
- Kiewit37 open
- Olsson17 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Drafting postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (324 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 198 of the 448 open Drafting jobs (44%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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