Drafter/CAD Operator IV (Job 1289)

DLH • San Diego, CA

17h • $37 - $40

About The Position

This operator works closely with design originators, preparing drawings or computer models of unusual, complex, or original designs that require a high degree of precision, and performs unusually difficult assignments requiring considerable initiative, resourcefulness, and drafting expertise. This incumbent assures that anticipated problems in manufacture, assembly, installation, and operation are resolved by the drawing produced, and exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting data based on knowledge of the design intent. Although working primarily as a drafter, this worker may occasionally interpret general designs prepared by others to complete minor details, may provide advice and guidance to lower-level drafters, or serve as a coordinator and planner for large and complex drafting projects.

Requirements

• HSD or GED with 5-7 years relevant experience, or technical school or associate's degree in Drafting, Illustrating, or Graphic Arts with 3-5 Years experience
• 7 years of professional experience working closely with design originators, preparing drawings of unusual, complex, or original designs that require a high degree of precision.
• Active Secret clearance. Top Secret eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs unusually difficult assignments requiring considerable initiative, resourcefulness, and drafting expertise.
• Assures that anticipated problems in manufacture, assembly, installation, and operation are resolved by the drawing produced.
• Exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting data based on a knowledge of the design intent.
• Although working primarily as a drafter, may occasionally interpret general designs prepared by others to complete minor details.
• May provide advice and guidance to lower-level drafters or serve as coordinator and planner for large and complex drafting projects.

Benefits

• DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services, and more.
• We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component.
• DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED