Drafter/CAD Operator III - Collins Consulting Inc

Must be a US Citizen. This is an onsite position.

Job Description

• Using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software, prepares or edits complex drawing packages including multiple views, connection or wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and elevations.
• Drawings include complex design features that require considerable drafting skill to visualize and portray.
• Assignments may require the use of mathematical formulas to compute such as weights, load capacities, dimensions, quantities of materials, etc.
• Working from sketches and verbal information supplied by an engineer or designer, determines the most appropriate views, details or drawings and supplementary information needed to complete assignments.
• Selects required information from precedents, manufacturers' catalogs, and technical guides. Independently resolves most problems encountered. Supervisor or designer may suggest methods of approach or provide advice on unusually difficult problems.
• Prepares a variety of drawings and sketches using multiple drafting techniques as required.
• Prepares a variety of drawings using a mastery of terminal operator's layout drafting level of the command and data entry methods appropriate to the CAD system in use.
• Performs assists tasks exercising judgment in the selection and use of appropriate drafting practices, procedures and specifications.
• All work is subject to specific checking and approval. Answers questions of and gives assistance to lower classified personnel.
• Determines scales, views, and sections for orthographic and axonometric drawings relating to design and documentation requirements using appropriate processes.
• Prepares drawings of electrical schematics and connection diagrams from rough sketches or design information using knowledge of the physical, functional, and fabrication requirements of the items and assemblies.
• Develops layouts and drawings of complex items and assemblies within established weight and dimensional limits. Prepares drafting time/cost requirement estimates.
• Provides time/cost management of projects as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• High School diploma or 2 years appropriate technical training and 5 years of related experience. Familiarity and experience with DoD and/or other federal agency drawing standards preferred.

Required Skills

• Experience with SolidWork, Draftsite and PDM