DATE: Jul 5, 2026
LOCATION: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, 17603
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Company: Armstrong World Industries
Primary location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Relocation offered: No
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel: No
Non-compete: No
The estimated base salary range for this role is $53,800 - $63,000 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors
What does it mean to work at Armstrong?
It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.
By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:
A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.
As our CAD Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the product line for Armstrong World Industries (AWI) at our headquarters in Lancaster. You will also be responsible for providing solutions to internal and external customers through creating drawings to address complex installation and product issues utilizing two-dimensional and three-dimensional design software. Additionally, the Architectural Specialties CAD Technician will provide practical contributions in the skillful translation of design layouts into detailed drawings and perform take-offs as required in the development of projects from inception through order.
What you'll be doing
Complete Shop Drawings in 2D and sometimes 3D that require little or no modifications to our typical suspension systems
Proactively create and maintain CAD library drawing files
Create drawings and details to accompany bid documents, installation instructions, brochures, and web-based applications for custom and standard products
Provide drawings and details to customers under direct supervision and review by management
Inspect drawings submitted by newer employees for adherence to drafting standards
Recognize problems or issues with customer submitted drawings and clarify requirements before completing drawings
Building relationships with internal and external customers, including Contractors and Architects
What will make you successful
Strong AutoCAD skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
Very detail oriented, experience with deadlines, strong computer proficiency
Desired Qualifications:
Associate degree with an emphasis on Design, Architecture, or Mechanical field or additional relevant experience in lieu of degree
AutoCAD 2D or 3D work experience
Ability to read and understand architectural drawings
Ability to produce 3D drawings
What makes you stand out:
Experience in architectural office or construction industry
Previous Inventor experience
1+ years of relevant AutoCAD 2D or 3D work experience
Experience in mechanical design or manufacturing drawings
Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?
Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, AWI has about 3,700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.
At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.
For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.
We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.
Our Sustainability Ambition
"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:
Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.
About the location (Lancaster PA)
Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.
Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Come and build your future with us and apply today!
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