Engineering CAD Technician

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Engineering CAD Technician Job Description Join a dynamic team focused on manufacturing fire trucks for municipalities nationwide. The role involves working directly with dealers to modify and edit quotes, ensuring the products sold are those that can be manufactured. This position integrates the sales team within the engineering department, facilitating direct communication with the dealer network. Responsibilities Collaborate with dealers to modify and edit quotes, ensuring accuracy and manufacturability of fire trucks. Utilize quote writer software and DraftSight, spending 50% of the time in each, to ensure clean quotes. Ensure 2D drawings are accurate by taking preset assemblies known as blocks and adjusting them accordingly. Work with dealers on orders to ensure their requests are understood and validate that the fire truck can be manufactured. Modify drawings using AutoCAD 2D. Act as a liaison between the engineering department and the dealer network. Update and modify offerings in the quote writer software. Essential Skills Proficiency in AutoCAD and 2D CAD software. Excellent communication skills. Strong skills in Excel. Ability to read and understand blueprints. Troubleshooting abilities. Additional Skills & Qualifications Attention to detail. Strong computer skills. Mechanical and schematic understanding. Work Environment This is an office-based position within a small, family-owned company poised for significant growth. The company has expanded its dealer network significantly, necessitating additional personnel to manage growth and incoming orders. Expect a collaborative environment with a focus on growth and development. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alexis, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $31.25/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Alexis,IL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.