What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drafter / CAD Operator III position at Collins Consulting Inc?
Must be a US Citizen. This is an onsite position.
Job Description
- Using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software, prepares or edits complex drawing packages including multiple views, connection or wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and elevations.
- Drawings include complex design features that require considerable drafting skill to visualize and portray.
- Assignments may require the use of mathematical formulas to compute such as weights, load capacities, dimensions, quantities of materials, etc.
- Working from sketches and verbal information supplied by an engineer or designer, determines the most appropriate views, details or drawings and supplementary information needed to complete assignments.
- Selects required information from precedents, manufacturers' catalogs, and technical guides. Independently resolves most problems encountered. Supervisor or designer may suggest methods of approach or provide advice on unusually difficult problems.
- Prepares a variety of drawings and sketches using multiple drafting techniques as required.
- Prepares a variety of drawings using a mastery of terminal operator's layout drafting level of the command and data entry methods appropriate to the CAD system in use.
- Performs assists tasks exercising judgment in the selection and use of appropriate drafting practices, procedures and specifications.
- All work is subject to specific checking and approval. Answers questions of and gives assistance to lower classified personnel.
- Determines scales, views, and sections for orthographic and axonometric drawings relating to design and documentation requirements using appropriate processes.
- Prepares drawings of electrical schematics and connection diagrams from rough sketches or design information using knowledge of the physical, functional, and fabrication requirements of the items and assemblies.
- Develops layouts and drawings of complex items and assemblies within established weight and dimensional limits. Prepares drafting time / cost requirement estimates.
- Provides time / cost management of projects as required.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- High School diploma or 2 years appropriate technical training and 5 years of related experience. Familiarity and experience with DoD and / or other federal agency drawing standards preferred.
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