Entry Level Cad Drafting Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Tired of Sitting at a Desk All Day Tracing 2D Blueprints?

If you are a skilled CAD Drafter who feels stuck in a cubicle, micromanaged, or divorced from the actual machinery you design—it is time for a change.

At Sentrimax Centrifuges, we don’t want CAD operators who just push buttons. We are looking for a true mechanical problem-solver. Someone who wants to step onto the shop floor, put their hands on real-world industrial rotating equipment, grab a micrometer, and solve fitment puzzles that keep heavy industry running.

If you know how metal gets cut, love reverse engineering physical parts into clean SolidWorks models, and want to work in an environment where your work directly impacts shop production every single day, let’s talk.

Why Top Drafters Make the Switch to Sentrimax:

• No Cubicle Confinement: You won't be trapped in a quiet office 40 hours a week. You’ll split your time between your CAD station and the shop floor, measuring actual centrifuge bowls, scrolls, and gearboxes.
• Master the Art of Reverse Engineering: Go beyond routine drafting. You will measure physical, worn components using precision tools and rebuild them into perfect 3D assemblies and production-ready shop prints.
• Real Autonomy & Ownership: Work directly alongside experienced machinists, welders, and engineering leadership. You see your drawings turned into physical steel right down the hall.
• Stability in Heavy Industry: Centrifuges are critical infrastructure for wastewater, energy, and processing industries. We provide steady, year-round work, competitive hourly pay, and reliable overtime opportunities.

What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-Day:

• Reverse Engineer & Model: Take physical parts off the shop floor, measure them using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and thread pitch gauges, and turn them into robust 3D SolidWorks models.
• Produce Shop-Ready Drawings: Create detailed 2D manufacturing blueprints, assembly drawings, and BOMs with clear machining tolerances and GD&T callouts.
• Quality & First-Article Inspection: Perform dimensional inspections on incoming and newly machined parts, catching non-conformances before they hit final assembly.
• Problem Solve On-Site: Partner directly with machinists and repair technicians to troubleshoot fitments, revise drawings, and improve manufacturability.

What Makes You the Ideal Candidate:

• Background: Formal technical training/degree in CAD/Drafting Technology OR practical mechanical drafting experience. Machine shop or reverse engineering experience is a major asset.
• Proven SolidWorks Proficiency: You are fast, accurate, and comfortable managing 3D models, assemblies, and drawing packages (AutoCAD experience is a plus).
• Hands-on Precision Tool Experience: Proven skill (or strong technical aptitude to master) precision measuring tools including:
• • Micrometers & Vernier Calipers
  • Height gauges & Dial indicators
  • Outer Diameter (OD) ring gauges & Thread lead/profile gauges
• Machine Shop & GD&T Foundation: You understand machining processes (milling, turning, grinding) and know how tight tolerances and geometric dimensioning apply to real-world fits.
• Mechanical Mindset: Whether you have a CAD degree, machine shop background, or technical training, your defining trait is a passion for how mechanical things go together.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

Skip the generic corporate application black hole. Apply today and let’s discuss how your shop skills fit our team in Mansfield.

Sentrimax Centrifuges Inc. is dedicated to revolutionizing the centrifuge industry by providing innovative and sustainable separation equipment solutions that enable our customers to achieve their goals and make a positive impact on the world. We uphold the highest standards of collaboration and integrity, delivering exceptional services that exceed customer expectations.