CAD Drafter/Designer I
About The Position
We are currently seeking an entry level CAD Drafter/Designer to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to complex and mission-critical projects in a highly specialized field. Jaxon is the leading full-service provider of High-altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) services worldwide, delivering world-class engineering, testing, construction, and sustainment services. Jaxon offers an outstanding benefits package, competitive pay, and a culture that is unmatched. We collaborate and thrive on our core value of ownership. In both success and failure, we push to get better individually and as a team.
Requirements
- 0-2 years’ work experience in a CAD environment and/or a CAD certification/degree from a community college level program
- High attention to detail and ability to work in teams and independently.
- Able to create working, detailed drawings (shop drawings) for steel manufacturing.
- Experience with the MS office suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
- Active Dept. of Defense SECRET security clearance preferred (or the ability to obtain one required).
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Vault, and Navisworks preferred.
- Prior experience in a fabrication or construction design environment is a plus.
- Able to read/understand schematics, design prints and technical/repair manuals preferred.
- Able to develop a working knowledge of weldments and welding callouts/symbology.
- Department of Defense experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Create floor plans, sections, and construction details using AutoCAD with guidance from senior staff.
- Perform basic modeling tasks in Revit, including walls, floors, and doors; apply tagging and create simple views.
- Develop basic part models and simple assemblies in Inventor.
- Use Product Data Management (PDM) to manage files, understanding check-in/check-out procedures and basic file organization.
- Follow markups and redlines provided by senior designers or engineers to revise or create design documents.
- Draft and update standard 2D and 3D components for use in projects.
- Utilize design and drawing templates provided by others to maintain consistency.
- Apply basic knowledge of design and drawing standards to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Support document control by maintaining proper drawing and file naming conventions.
- Communicate design progress and completion effectively with appropriate team members for peer review and approval.
- Work with / help develop electrical schematics and layouts.
Benefits
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance at 2.5 times annual base salary provided
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided
- PTO and paid holidays
- 401(k) match (up to 4% of salary)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
