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Job Title: Senior CAD Operator - Clinton, IA
Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Clinton, IA United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 01/19/2026
Expire Date: 02/18/2026
Job Categories: Construction, Mining and Trades, Engineering, Executive Management, Broadcasting/Communications, Research & Development
Job Description
Senior CAD Operator - Clinton, IA
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 - IV) 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? Studies have shown that applicants may self “select-out” of consideration if they do not meet all posted qualifications. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Website:https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&jobid=3349517&codes=HBCU#
Company Description:
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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