Drafter/CAD Operator II

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

SCA

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Auto-CAD Design, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Drawing, Engineering Drawings, GPS

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: 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 $20.98 - $26.00. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting 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.

Our Identify 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. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

 

 

About our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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