Job Details

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Title: Drafting/CAD Technician II (Hybrid) - 2 Openings
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Wilmington, NC

Hybrid (2 days in-office, 3 days at home).

On-site Days: Tuesday and Wednesday are the current set days for the group.

Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.

Schedule: Monday -Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

Overtime: Expect approximately 5-10 hours of OT per week (averaging a 45-hour work week), depending on workload.

Work Environment:
• Employment will be through a third party on a contract basis. Contracts will be 1 year in length and are often extended with satisfactory performance and additional project workload.
• Hybrid work schedule available (work from home 3-4 days per week)
• OT is often required: 45 hours per week target

Description:

Summary:
• As a member of a global drafting department - you will assist in the creation, revision, and storage of electronic drawing files (Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD) for custom designed process equipment located in numerous worldwide Client Optical Fiber and Cable manufacturing locations.
• Primary responsibilities include assisting the area drafting lead with completing all required work to an engineering/development drawing set prior to release into the system (Autodesk Vault).
• Typical tasks include creating 3D models and associated drawings or editing existing models/drawings all while ensuring they follow company drafting standards: detail, sheet metal, weldment, and assembly drawings are typical. No new design activity will be within scope of this position.
• This is a pure drafting position, not a design role. The focus is on creating 2D drawings from 3D models and providing instructions on how to build machines/equipment.
• Designers create machines from scratch; Drafters put things together and create the technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities:
• Correct redlined models/drawings issued by drafting lead or engineering/development teams
• Convert legacy hand drawn and AutoCAD drawings into 3D models and associative drawings
• Create 2D drawings from existing 3D models from other users
• Collect data from engineering teams and incorporate information into appropriate drawing
• Collect measurements/information from production floor to incorporate into drawings

Required Education:
• Candidates should possess one of the following, but other technical degrees with demonstrated skills in drafting will be considered:
o A.A.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology degree
o A.O.S. Drafting/CAD degree
o Drafting Certificate/Certification
• Candidates without degrees must demonstrate proficiency in 2D and 3D drafting

Required Experience and Skills:
• Minimum of 2 years professional experience in the mechanical drafting field
• Strong working knowledge of ASME/ANSI drafting standards
• General Windows-based computer skills
• Proficient in the use of Autodesk Inventor(80-90% of the work) and Autodesk Vault software and AutoCAD (10-20% for 2D).
• Able to adapt to company standards and guidelines
• Strong work ethic
• Strong attention to detail
• Autodesk Vault (PDM) experience is a major plus.
• Must have experience working with Assemblies, not just individual parts.
• SolidWorks users usually transition well to Inventor; Creo/Unigraphics are acceptable if the candidate understands the underlying drafting standards.

Soft Skills
• High reliability and willingness to work overtime to meet deadlines.
• Ability to learn and adapt to the company's specific drafting standards and "way of doing things."
• A general understanding of mechanical and electrical systems (from a mechanical perspective).

Interview Process
1. Initial Screen: Phone screen approach.
2. In-Person Interview: Standard interview with approximately three people.