CAD Design Drafter — Onsite Role with Growth

Fermilab; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and FSA

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short & long)

Retirement benefits

Onsite day care

Job summary

Fermilab is seeking a Design Drafter in Batavia, IL to prepare and store CAD components, assembly models, and drawings for mechanical or electrical systems, using CAD and related software to ensure compliance with professional standards.

The role involves creating schematics, 3D models, supporting procurement and fabrication, conducting field investigations, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining archives of drawings. Onsite work at the Batavia office is required.

Qualifications

• High School Degree (or technical certificate) with 4+ years of related work experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of Computer Aided Design systems and ability to produce moderately complex mechanical, electrical, or structural sub-assemblies.
• Intermediate understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) application.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and creates schematics, layouts, and other related documents.
• Creates moderately complex 3D models and makes some design calculations; recommends approach as needed.
• Provides information to assist with procurement, fabrication, assembly, installation, and other aspects of the completed design.
• Performs field investigations to assist in resolving design issues, as circumstances require.
• Interacts with vendors, requestors, fabricators, and machine shops.
• Maintains and updates related files and databases; stores archives of drawings.
• Assists engineers with engineering analysis using model measurement tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abides by safety regulations and practices relevant to this position.

Skills

CAD systems

GD&T knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or technical certificate

Tools

CAD software tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

Job description

Fermilab is seeking a Design Drafter in Batavia, IL to prepare and store CAD components, assembly models, and drawings for mechanical or electrical systems, using CAD and related software to ensure compliance with professional standards.

The role involves creating schematics, 3D models, supporting procurement and fabrication, conducting field investigations, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining archives of drawings. Onsite work at the Batavia office is required.