Job Description

Title: Mechanical Drafter

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Job Type: Contract to Hire or Direct Hire (Depending on candidate fit/business need)

Pay rate: $27.00 - $36.00/Hour (Depending on Experience)

Drafter Responsibilities:

• Handle complex designing and drafting assignments under minimal supervision
• Create drawings, models, and BOMs from written and verbal specifications obtained from Engineers
• Work with Engineers regarding model accuracy, design, drafting standards and design documentation
• Work closely with Engineers to ensure coordinated effort is maintained
• Complete project responsibilities within scope, budget and schedule
• Review drawings for completeness and accuracy
• Maintain all revisions of project drawings
• Develop 3D models by analyzing prototypes and 2D drawings
• Examine and check engineering drawings for compliance with cited specifications
• Provide timely technical assistance and solutions to the team
• Participate in project meetings and conference calls as required
• Prepare engineering documents for customer submittal

Drafter Qualifications / Skills:

• High proficiency in 3D parametric modeling software, SolidWorks preferred
• Ability to create 2D mechanical and structural drawings from 3D models
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to work under pressure with deadlines while having to multi-task multiple priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work successfully and collaboratively with a team
• Ability to read and understand blueprints

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Associate degree in computer-aided drafting and design, engineering technology or similar technical degree
• At least one year of experience
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and how it relates to design
• Hands on experience with 3D parametric modeling tools (SolidWorks, Inventor, Fusion 360, PTC Creo, etc.)
  

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office,

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