CAD Technician

About StoneAge

StoneAge is the global leader in designing and manufacturing high-pressure waterblast tooling and automated, IoT-enabled/robotic equipment, based in Durango, CO., with five subsidiaries in four countries. Think squirt guns on steroids run by humans and robots! StoneAge is also the parent company of Breadware, an IoT product development firm that helps clients build and launch IoT-enabled products. We are an innovative, employee-owned company that aims to change our industry and the world through advancing technical products and services – and with our unique, people-centric culture.

Job Summary
The CAD Technician is responsible for the accurate creation and maintenance of engineering models and drawings for StoneAge Inc. This role supports product development, new product introduction, and standardization of formats, styles, and processes across the Engineering department.
Essential Functions
Engineering Drawings & Modeling

• Create and maintain CAD models, component drawings, and assembly models following internal and external design standards.
• Implement engineering changes to components and assemblies as required by Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Support engineers in researching Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).
• Ensure consistency and upkeep of CAD model libraries.
• Adhere to and maintain drawing standards per StoneAge and industry best practices.
• Perform drawing reviews for technical accuracy, tolerance analysis, and GD&T implementation.
• Conduct and document tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Own and maintain Best Practices documentation for CAD standards.

Departmental Support

• Collaborate with engineers to understand design intent and develop accurate drawings.
• Assist in formatting and tolerancing to maintain drawing consistency.
• Support the Engineering team in applying Best Practices documentation.
• Work with production coordination to submit drawings to the machine shop.
• Partner with the Technical Writer to create and maintain SolidWorks models/assemblies for product manuals.
• Address drawing clarification requests from in-house manufacturing, quality, assembly, and external suppliers.
• Review internal and vendor-requested design changes before ECO implementation.

General Support

• Participate in standups, meetings, and design reviews for product development.
• Meet project deadlines throughout the development cycle.
• Communicate project status and workload to the Engineering team in real time.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proficiency in SolidWorks (or similar 3D modeling software) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software preferred.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and inspection methods is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement in processes and job performance.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Additional Information

• Occasional travel may be required.
• Programming experience (C , Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB) is a plus but not required.
• Extended working hours may be necessary during peak times.
• Must be able to lift heavy loads using proper techniques per company guidelines.
• Compliance with all safety protocols outlined in the StoneAge Safety Handbook is required.
• Familiarity with waterblasting safety standards and protocols is preferred.

TEAM CULTURE

• Customer-Focused: Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service.
• Dedicated: Hardworking, trustworthy, and committed to giving 100% daily. “It’s not my job" doesn’t exist here.
• Adaptable and Creative: Agile in the face of change, striving for excellence, and thinking creatively to solve problems.
• Positive and Fun: Bring joy, humor, and a contagious positive attitude to the workplace.
• Respectful and Collaborative: Listen to understand, respect others, and foster a spirit of teamwork.

StoneAge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are founded on equity and inclusiveness. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which people processes are achievement-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

Benefits
StoneAge offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes:

• We are an Employee-Owned Company
• Group health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with a guaranteed match
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness rewards program, and much more!

Even more exciting, we are an employee-owned company with profit-sharing and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP"), in which shares of company stock are allocated to eligible employees each year.
Our "Own It" mindset captures what many of us consider the biggest benefit of all: a highly engaged, collaborative workplace where everyone matters and every employee makes a significant impact.
Please visit our website at www.stoneagetools.com to get a better sense of our company and our employee-owned culture!

This position will remain open for 180 days. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration. Internal candidates may be considered as part of the hiring process. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.