Designer Drafter

The expected hiring range for this position is:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About the Role:

Under general supervision, prepares and electronically stores components, assembly models, and drawings, to satisfy design requirements for civil, structural, and limited mechanical or electrical systems, utilizing Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and other job-related software applications, ensuring compliance and consistency to professional standards.

What your day-to-day as a Design Drafter at Fermilab will look like:

• You will prepare and create schematics, layouts, and other related documents.
• You will create moderately complex 3D models and makes some design calculations. Recommend approach to be followed in developing drawings, as circumstances require.
• You will provide information to assist with procurement, fabrication, assembly, installation, and other aspects of the completed design.
• You will perform field investigations to assist in resolving design issues, as circumstances require.
• Interacting with vendors, requestors, fabricators, and machine shops, as circumstances require.
• Maintaining and updating related files and databases; electronically stores archives of drawings.
• Assisting engineers with engineering analysis using model measurement tools.
• With required Fermilab medical clearance and Laboratory training, and with line management authorization, performs occasional snow removal work using provided equipment. Occasional snow removal work includes clearing local pathways around buildings and equipment using approved snow removal equipment, including snow blowers and snow shovels.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• High School Degree (or technical certificate)
• 4 years of related work experience

Work Arrangement:
Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

• Hybrid: is a work arrangement in which an employee as part of an ongoing regular schedule, works at an alternative worksite in the United States (e.g., an employee's residence) on some days and at the primary worksite on other days. Requires an approved hybrid work request for one or more days a week worked remotely within the United States on a routine basis.

Benefits/Perks:
Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care

Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace by recruiting and developing its workforce without discrimination.Fermilab encourages and considers all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination based on any characteristics protected by law.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
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What To Expect Next:
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