AutoCAD Drafter

Job Description

Job Description

AutoCAD Drafter – Electrical/Mechanical Technician

This position requires U.S. Citizenship due to federal government contract requirements.

About the Role

We are a Maritime Telecommunications Manufacturing Company seeking an experienced  AutoCAD Drafter. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of drafting fundamentals—including projected, detail, and section views—and knows when and how to apply them. The candidate must also be capable of using calipers to accurately measure and recreate physical components in AutoCAD.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain technical drawings, schematics, and layouts
• Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, and field notes
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and project managers to ensure accuracy
• Ensure drawings comply with company standards, codes, and project requirements
• Assist with project documentation, file management, and version control
• Support design changes and quality checks throughout the project lifecycle
• Communicate project updates or issues as needed

Core Competencies

• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Identify issues, verify accuracy, and develop practical solutions
• Design & Detail Orientation: Produce precise drawings and incorporate feedback effectively
• Project & Time Management: Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD; willingness to learn additional tools
• Communication: Clear, professional verbal and written communication
• Teamwork: Collaborates well with cross-functional teams
• Professionalism & Ethics: Reliable, respectful, and committed to quality work
• Adaptability & Initiative: Responds well to changing needs and takes proactive action
• Quality Focus: Ensures thorough and accurate documentation and drawings
• Using calipers
• Prior work in a manufacturing company

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with heavy computer and CAD software use
• May require extended periods of sitting
• Occasional walking, standing, or light lifting (up to 25 lbs)
• Visual acuity for reading technical drawings and operating drafting tools
• Work environment typically quiet to moderate in noise level

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.