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Fastenal

Manufacturing Drafting CAD

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A Mechanical or Electrical Drafter prepares detailed drawings needed to manufacture or repair machinery and equipment, with dimensions and other specific engineering data. Uses computer aided design software. May create diagrams for products that include mechanical and electronic components, such as cars or computers, or prepare the diagrams used to install wiring and electrical equipment in buildings or in electrical distribution systems.

$60,433 / year median in Connecticut

-7% projected decline

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Manufacturing Drafting CAD Back to my Search Position Details - Manufacturing Drafting CAD Job
ID 635246
Title Manufacturing Drafting CAD Type Full-time Location Wallingford, CT 06492 Departments Manufacturing Date Published September 7, 2026 End Date 09-14-2026 Job Description Manufacturing Drafting CAD 61 Barnes Industrial Park North, Wallingford, CT 06492 CT180 Manufacturing Facility Full-time Shift(s):
MON TUE WED THU FRI 7
00am - 4:30pm
OVERVIEW
Working as Full-time Manufacturing Drafting CAD, you will use Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD to draw technical drawings and blueprints for our machinists to use to produce custom parts for our customers. Manufacturing Drafting CAD employees may develop these drawings and prints from a variety of mediums such as customer prints, 3-D models, or physical parts. Each part Fastenal Manufacturing produces has to have a blueprint developed by our CAD department prior to production. This Full-time position is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals to join our company and make a favorable impression to those they work with, while beginning their journey through the numerous opportunities Fastenal has available. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: o Working with our engineering and sales staff to deliver work orders for production with minimal supervision o Performing accurate inspections on prints o Providing assistance to other employees when needed
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position: o 18 years of age or older o Prior experience with CAD o Excellent written and oral communication skills o Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite o Understand blueprint reading in great detail o Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment o Work independently as well as in a team environment o Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency o Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities o Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork o Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs o Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
o Prior experience drawing formed and machined parts o Possess an associate's degree in Drafting
ABOUT US
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders. As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution. Apply Now Share this posting Please respond by 09-14-2026. Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Other Retirement and Savings