CAD Programmer - Fresno, CA
Reliance
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Fresno, CA · Posted June 15, 2026
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November 2026
- #2Best college towns for junior jobs in the West Coast40% · of 50
- #3Best cities for junior jobs in California38% · of 54
- #5Best cities for junior jobs in the West Coast38% · of 71
- #11Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree in the West Coast19% · of 53
- #13Cities with the most jobs that need no experience in the West Coast1.0% · of 66
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Rankings about engineering jobs
- Best cities for software and engineering jobs #1 San Francisco (3,412 openings)
- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
- Most requested AI skills in engineering jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (6.1%)
- AI tools named most often in engineering jobs #1 Claude (1.7%)
- Employers with the most engineering jobs #1 Amazon (2,992 roles)
How AI is used in this kind of work
Among computer numerically controlled tool programmers, AI is already used for some of the tasks. Measured exposure for computer numerically controlled tool programmers: 12% (some).
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About the job
Job Summary
Create CAD drawings for sales orders. Read customer drawings for estimating.
Physical Requirements
Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Repetitive Motion Function in the Job
Medium/Heavy work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Job Function
Read, create, and interpret CAD documents. Program drawings for sales orders and estimating. Work with plate processing operators to efficiently process material to maximize productivity
Required Skills
Knowledge:
Understanding of PDM’s Quality Policy and Objectives
Knowledge of product line; types, sizes and grades
Ability to read/ create and interpret CAD documents
Knowledge and understanding of production procedures & scheduling
Knowledge and understanding of CAD, PC applications & drafting practices
Able to read measuring instruments, calipers, tape measure, square, and protractor
Knowledge of the document and date control policy
Knowledge of safety measures pertinent to each job assignment
Skills:
Demonstrates understanding of customer requirements and knowledge of tolerances, critical characteristics
Demonstrate the use of CAD software and PC applications
Demonstrates ability to deploy the use of proper tooling
Complies with all quality policies, specifications, regulations, and instructions
Effectively Communicates to the Sales Department any “Changes” that will impact their order
Demonstrates good record keeping and data collection
Effectively uses published schedules and order planning to manage OTD
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Compensation Range
The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $21.00/Hr. - USD $32.00/Hr. depending on experience, qualifications, and location.
Read, create, and interpret CAD documents. Program drawings for sales orders and estimating. Work with plate processing operators to efficiently process material to maximize productivity
Knowledge:
Understanding of PDM’s Quality Policy and Objectives
Knowledge of product line; types, sizes and grades
Ability to read/ create and interpret CAD documents
Knowledge and understanding of production procedures & scheduling
Knowledge and understanding of CAD, PC applications & drafting practices
Able to read measuring instruments, calipers, tape measure, square, and protractor
Knowledge of the document and date control policy
Knowledge of safety measures pertinent to each job assignment
Skills:
Demonstrates understanding of customer requirements and knowledge of tolerances, critical characteristics
Demonstrate the use of CAD software and PC applications
Demonstrates ability to deploy the use of proper tooling
Complies with all quality policies, specifications, regulations, and instructions
Effectively Communicates to the Sales Department any “Changes” that will impact their order
Demonstrates good record keeping and data collection
Effectively uses published schedules and order planning to manage OTD
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.