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Drafting Technician roles at U.S. engineering and architectural firms qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship, with many advanced CAD and design positions meeting EB-2 criteria. Employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL before sponsoring permanent residency. Find Drafting Technician jobs with green card sponsorship here.
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Get Access To All JobsJob ID: 635246
Type: Full-time
Location: Wallingford, CT 06492
Departments: Manufacturing
Date Published: September 7, 2026
End Date: 09-14-2026
Job Description
Manufacturing Drafting CAD
61 Barnes Industrial Park North, Wallingford, CT 06492
CT180 Manufacturing Facility
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 4:30pm
Overview:
Working as Full-time Manufacturing Drafting CAD, you will use Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD to draw technical drawings and blueprints for our machinists to use to produce custom parts for our customers. Manufacturing Drafting CAD employees may develop these drawings and prints from a variety of mediums such as customer prints, 3-D models, or physical parts. Each part Fastenal Manufacturing produces has to have a blueprint developed by our CAD department prior to production. This Full-time position is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals to join our company and make a favorable impression to those they work with, while beginning their journey through the numerous opportunities Fastenal has available. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Working with our engineering and sales staff to deliver work orders for production with minimal supervision
- Performing accurate inspections on prints
- Providing assistance to other employees when needed
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or older
- Prior experience with CAD
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
- Understand blueprint reading in great detail
- Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experience drawing formed and machined parts
- Possess an associate's degree in Drafting
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
Please respond by 09-14-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job ID: 635246
Type: Full-time
Location: Wallingford, CT 06492
Departments: Manufacturing
Date Published: September 7, 2026
End Date: 09-14-2026
Job Description
Manufacturing Drafting CAD
61 Barnes Industrial Park North, Wallingford, CT 06492
CT180 Manufacturing Facility
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 4:30pm
Overview:
Working as Full-time Manufacturing Drafting CAD, you will use Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD to draw technical drawings and blueprints for our machinists to use to produce custom parts for our customers. Manufacturing Drafting CAD employees may develop these drawings and prints from a variety of mediums such as customer prints, 3-D models, or physical parts. Each part Fastenal Manufacturing produces has to have a blueprint developed by our CAD department prior to production. This Full-time position is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals to join our company and make a favorable impression to those they work with, while beginning their journey through the numerous opportunities Fastenal has available. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Working with our engineering and sales staff to deliver work orders for production with minimal supervision
- Performing accurate inspections on prints
- Providing assistance to other employees when needed
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or older
- Prior experience with CAD
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
- Understand blueprint reading in great detail
- Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experience drawing formed and machined parts
- Possess an associate's degree in Drafting
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
Please respond by 09-14-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Drafting Technician
Document your CAD certifications before applying
PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications match the job requirements exactly. Gather official transcripts, Autodesk or AutoCAD certification records, and any drafting coursework documentation before the process begins to avoid delays.
Target firms with active PERM filing history
Engineering consultancies, architecture firms, and construction companies that have sponsored foreign drafting staff before move faster through PERM. Search OFLC disclosure data by job title to confirm a firm has filed for similar Drafting Technician roles.
Understand how EB-3 differs from H-1B for this role
EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual lottery, unlike H-1B visa. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification adds months before your I-140 petition, but the outcome is a green card rather than a temporary work authorization.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to find Drafting Technician openings at employers with green card sponsorship history. Filtering by EB-3 and PERM filings surfaces firms already familiar with the labor certification process for technical and design roles.
Clarify specialty occupation status early in the offer stage
Drafting Technician roles can fall under EB-3 skilled worker or EB-2 advanced-degree tracks depending on how the employer defines the position. Ask HR whether the job description requires a degree or relies on equivalent experience, since PERM documentation must match the offer letter precisely.
Confirm your employer will cover PERM advertising requirements
DOL mandates that employers complete a supervised recruitment process before certifying a PERM application. Confirm your employer understands they must post job ads, document applicant review, and retain those records for five years after certification.
Green Card Drafting Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Drafting Technician roles typically qualify for EB-3 or EB-2 green card sponsorship?
Most Drafting Technician positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires vocational training or an associate degree rather than a full bachelor's degree. If the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or a related field, the employer may pursue EB-2 instead. The job description in the PERM filing determines which category applies.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery involved. The PERM labor certification process adds time upfront, typically several months before the I-140 petition stage, but you're working toward a permanent status rather than renewing a temporary visa every few years.
What documents should I prepare before a U.S. employer starts my PERM application?
Pull together official transcripts, drafting or CAD certifications from recognized programs, and any professional licensing records. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization helps the employer document equivalency. USCIS and the DOL both require that your qualifications match the job requirements listed in the PERM filing exactly.
Where can I find Drafting Technician jobs where the employer is open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for foreign professionals seeking employment-based green card sponsorship. You can search Drafting Technician roles filtered by employers with PERM and EB-3 filing history, so you're targeting firms that have already navigated the labor certification process rather than starting from scratch with an employer unfamiliar with it.
How long does the EB-3 green card process typically take for a Drafting Technician?
The full process generally takes two to four years for applicants from most countries, covering PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and the final adjustment of status or consular processing stage. Applicants from India or China may face longer waits due to priority date backlogs. USCIS publishes monthly Visa Bulletins showing current priority dates by country and category.