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Senior CAD Operator - Clinton, IA

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jan 2026

💰 $108,000/yr($59,000/yr – $108,000/yr)

About the role

Job Description

Senior CAD Operator – Clinton, IA

This is a permanent, full-time position.

***Alternative work locations for this position include ADM sites in Cedar Rapids, IA or Decatur, IL.

Job Summary:

The CAD Operator III is a senior-level CAD position. CAD Operator III creates CAD deliverables, and completes other duties as assigned. This is accomplished utilizing Project Manager & Plant direction, field data, and legacy information.

Projects are assigned by the CAD Department Manager, and project tasks are carried out under the direction of the Project Manager, Responsible Design Professional (RDP), and Project Engineer. The CAD Department Manager and Lead CAD Operators (CAD -4) will also provide coaching and direction to this individual.

Job Duties:

Develop CAD deliverables and ensure that they are complete, and accurate; the deliverables include but are not limited to; 2D Drawings, 3D models, 3D detail models, 3D model extractions, PID & PFD’s, and any other CAD technology
Read and interpret design drawings
Coordinate construction documents with client, when requested
Review constructability and feasibility of construction details
Review shop drawings for constructability and compliance with design documents
Advises and coordinates with CAD Manager regarding the best method for accomplishing project assignment
Utilizes office standards and concepts to develop final working drawings
Utilize office templates and standards
Direct preparation of drawings and models by other team members when requested
Provide meaningful feedback to project teams, and CAD Manager to help the CAD team improve performance
Generate material takeoffs from 2D and 3D CAD data
Field surveying and information gathering
Development of CAD standards and CAD templates
Responsible for accurate and timely Project file management (CAD files, Vendor files, Emails, etc.) and dissemination of project information
Coordinate design work with other disciplines (i.e. mechanical, piping, and electrical) through proper use of reference files
Maintain client communications as requested by Project Manager
Resolve complex modeling and layout issues with Clients as requested
Develop strong working relationships with a high level of communication within the CAD team

Required Qualifications:

Associates degree/diploma from a recognized technical school in AutoCAD, or equivalent professional work experience
8+ years CAD experience in AutoCAD
Advanced knowledge in “AutoCAD” and preferably “Advance Steel” or equivalent design applications
Advanced knowledge in 2D drafting and 3D modeling techniques

Preferred Qualifications/Characteristics:

Maintains a positive, can-do attitude, regardless of the circumstances
Always pitches in, gives best effort, sticks up for team members, and shares the glory
Values and respect diversity of skills and perspectives and ensure everyone plays a part in achieving success
Patient, organized, thorough, a self-starter and self-motivated
Continually strives to find new and better solutions to CAD drafting and modeling challenges; not satisfied with status quo

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required. * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.

Hiring Manager - Brent Amidon
Recruiter - Brian Correll