Drafter 2

PDS Defense, Inc.; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

401(k)

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Affordable medical coverage plan

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Elkton, MD is seeking a Drafter 2 to support our CAD Modeling and Drafting department on-site. You will create 2D drawings and 3D models for product, tooling, and testing components and assemblies.

Minimum qualifications include at least 5 years of CAD drafting and modeling experience; experience with Siemens NX is required. Preferred qualifications include GD&T and ASME standards proficiency. This role is on-site in Elkton, MD.

Qualifications

• 5 years min experience CAD Drafting and modeling.
• GD&T and ASME standards knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, lays outs, draws, and revises detailed part, assembly, and installation drawings from basic layouts and references.
• Utilizes computer-aided design equipment, Siemens NX.
• Prepares complete production detail drawings and contributes design modifications to improve quality.

Skills

CAD Drafting

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Engineering

Drafter 2 Elkton, MD Posted: 9/28/2026

Job ID#:

226506

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

26

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

5

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Drafter 2, in Elkton, MD. Job ID#226506

Pay Rate: $28 - $34/hr

Job Description

Seeking a Drafter 2 to support our CAD Modeling and Drafting department. As a member of the CAD Modeling and Drafting department you'll get to create 2d CAD drawings and 3d CAD mdoels for Product, Tooling and Testing components and assemblies. This position will serve on-site at Elkton, MD.

Responsibilities

Plans, lays outs, draws, and revises detailed part, assembly, and installation engineering drawings from basic layouts, established references, and standard data in a field of specialization such as structures, devices, mechanics, electrical, or electronics. Utilizes computer-aided design equipment, Siemens NX. Completes details of major layout drawings prepared by others in accordance with standard engineering drafting practices. Determines scaling; inserts necessary reference planes, centering and dimension lines, hidden line interpolations, and sectioning; prepares specifications for parts, assemblies, and installations; prepares complete production detail drawings; contributes design modifications to improve quality of product or facilitate manufacturing operations.

Basic Qualifications for Drafter 2

5 years min experience CAD Drafting and modeling

Preferred Qualifications for Drafter 2

Experience in the application of GD&T, and ASME standards

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled