Drafter/CAD Operator

General Dynamics IT; Ozark (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics IT seeks a Drafter/CAD Operator II to support engineering drawings at Fort Rucker, Alabama. The role focuses on creating, updating and maintaining CAD drawings for defense projects and will require close cooperation with engineers.

Selected candidate will provide full-time onsite support at the customer facility, with emphasis on accuracy and adherence to specifications. Strong drafting skills and CAD proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; additional 2 years may substitute for degree.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• 1+ years of related CAD/drafting experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and other CAD software; strong drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, update and maintain drawings using CAD software for engineering support.
• Review drawings with engineers to ensure standards and specs are met.
• Collaborate with originators to resolve discrepancies between original and final CAD designs.
• Maintain geospatial CAD drawings, maps, and related data in the CAD system.

Skills

Communication

CAD

Computer Literacy

Education

Associates of Arts/Associates of Science

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Type of Requisition

Pipeline

Clearance Levels

• Must Currently Possess: Secret
• Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Public Trust / Other Required

None

Job Family

SCA

Job Qualifications

• Communication
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• Computer Literacy

Certifications: None

Experience: 1 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Drafter/CAD Operator II for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

Selected candidate will provide full-time onsite support at our customer facility.

Meaningful Work and Personal Impact

As a Drafter/CAD Operator II, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Information Management Communication Services Program at Fort Rucker, Alabama. You will play a crucial role in the creation, updating and maintenance of drawings using Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software for engineering support.

Lead/Manage/Support our customer's mission by transforming initial rough product designs into working documents using computer aided design (CAD). Reviewing engineering drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards.

Collaborate with design originators to resolve discrepancies between original drawings and final CAD designs.

Drive innovation and knowledge management by maintaining a web-based information database composed of complex maps, cable/fiber configurations, digital and hard copy sketches, diagrams, drawings, photographs, databases, and tables configured in a database management system. O&M and update all OSP, ISP and remote communications facilities drawings in the CAD system. Complete redline drawings with required changes.

Utilize Global Positioning System (GPS) software, equipment, plotters, and scanners; follow circuit paths, circuit diagrams, schematic cable, fiber runs, northing, easting and elevation in geospatial format for engineering drawings; identify circuit components; and document all data types.

What You'll Need To Succeed (Required)

Bring your Drafting and Computer Aided Drafting expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Drafter/CAD Operator II must have:

• Education: Associates of Arts/Associates of Science. An additional 2 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Clearance: Minimum of an active Secret security clearance.
• Experience: 1+ years of related experience.
• Technical skills: Proven work experience as a CAD operator. Proficient in AutoCAD and other computer-aided design software.
• Attention to detail to ensure all designs are accurate and all aspects of the plans are included.
• Solid understanding of drafting techniques and familiarity with engineering terminology and the ability to work closely with engineers to develop accurate designs.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously ensuring all deadlines are met; manage time efficiently.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations to ensure designs are compliant.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Good math skills. Excellent communications skills.

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $26.44 - $35.78. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Work Hours and Location

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: Less than 10%
• T elecommuting Options: Onsite
• Work Location: USA AL Fort Novosel
• Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT

• Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
• We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews.