Mechanical Drafter, Intermediate

Job Description

Build your future career as a Mechanical Drafter with the Naval Nuclear Laboratory! In this role you will apply fundamental design, drafting, technical illustration, graphic design, animation, and virtual visualization concepts, practices, and procedures in accordance with prevailing military, industrial, and corporate standards.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Develop, review, and update simple systems of 3D models, and engineering drawings, using Creo computer-aided design software to depict equipment, and systems.
• Create/revise detail and assembly drawings from conceptual layouts and sketches in accordance with established drafting standards using Creo 3D solid modeling software.
• Perform other drafting duties such as preparing lists of material, revising existing drawings and performing simple calculations relative to basic stresses, centers of gravity, clearance fits and to establish the geometric dimensioning and tolerancing necessary to satisfy the design requirements.
• Apply a working knowledge of fabrication and joining shop methods, equipment capabilities, and manufacturing processes as applied to the design/development of mechanical equipment.
• Must be able to work from the verbal and written directions of engineering and senior drafting personnel.
• May be required to research projects independently or acquire subject knowledge by consulting with product developers and applying knowledge of the latest drafting/design technology.
  
  

As a national asset, the NNL provides employees with excellent pay and benefits as well as excellent work/life balance and employment stability.

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill

Associates degree from an accredited college or university in design and drafting technology or a related mechanical, facility or electrical design field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in design and drafting technology or a related mechanical, facility or electrical design field.

Preferred Skills

Working knowledge of prevailing military and industrial design/drafting standards, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5)

Industrial piping standards including 3-D modeling/drafting using Creo

Preferred Course work should include subjects such as algebra, geometry, trigonometry, strength of materials, mechanical design & drafting techniques and Creo (CADDS).

Compensation And Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Pay Range

$70,200.00 - $107,500.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.