CAD TECHNICIAN ll/CNC PROGRAMER

Summary

Wells operates in prestress manufacturing and produces quality structures for communities. The CAD Technician II/CNC Programmer manages 2D/3D architectural models, production layouts, master molds, and CNC programming while supporting efficient manufacturing workflows and collaborating with engineering, production, quality, and sister plant teams.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and manage 2D/3D models using AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp
• CNC programming using Fusion 360, V-Carve (preferred)
• Interpret engineering and Architectural drawings and specifications to create accurate mold types
• Organize and optimize master molds for efficient production and pouring processes
• Collaborate with multiple manufacturing plants to ensure models are correctly adapted for each job
• Develop layouts and workflows that maximize efficiency and minimize waste
• Maintain accurate documentation of design changes and production plans to ensure this is passed on to the CNC and production teams
• Coordinating with the CNC programming team, providing guidance and technical support
• Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure seamless integration of design and manufacturing processes
• 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

Skills

• Hands-on experience using AutoCAD, SketchUp
• Strong technical expertise in CNC programming
• Understands manufacturing workflows
• High school diploma or GED required
• Proficiency in CAD and modeling software (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp, SolidWorks, or similar)
• Knowledge of CNC programming and machining principles in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings
• Ability to convert designs into production-ready models or CNC programs
• Ability to maintain and manage accurate technical documentation and drawings
• Understanding of general manufacturing processes and production workflows
• Revit (a plus)
• Technical certificate, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• hands-on experience using AutoCAD, SketchUp
• strong technical expertise in CNC programming
• understands manufacturing workflows
• High school diploma or GED required
• Proficiency in CAD and modeling software (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp, SolidWorks, or similar)
• Knowledge of CNC programming and machining principles in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings
• Ability to convert designs into production-ready models or CNC programs
• Ability to maintain and manage accurate technical documentation and drawings
• Understanding of general manufacturing processes and production workflows

Nice to Haves

• Revit (a plus)
• technical certificate, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Wellness incentives
• Paid holidays
• PTO
• Flexible spending accounts
• HSA options
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Access to Nice Healthcare
• Employee assistance resources
• Pet insurance
• 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
• Remote, but within 2-3 hours one of our facilities