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Drafter/CAD Operator I (Entry Level)
locationsUSA VA Chesapeake
time typeFull time
posted onPosted Yesterday
job requisition idRQ223506
Type of Requisition
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess
None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain
Secret
Public Trust/Other Required
None
Job Family
SCA
Job Qualifications
Skills
- 2D CAD, CAD Drawings, Design and Development
Certifications
None
Experience
0 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required
Yes
Job Description
Drafter/CAD Operator I
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Drafter/CAD Operator I supporting multiple government customers. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.
We are seeking self-motivated individuals with strong communication skills and a passion to gain professional experience and knowledge in a team environment. You should be a detail-oriented professional, understand the importance of meeting personal and team commitments and be flexible in adapting to a fast-paced environment.
HOW A DRAFTER/CAD OPERATOR I WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
● Communicate and coordinate project activities with internal team members
● Work with the team to prepare drawings from engineering and/or field markups for designers and engineers and coordinate CAD for projects
● Assist the Shipboard Installation Planning Team by completing drawing trackers in excel.
What You’ll Need TO Succeed
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● Education: High School Diploma/GED
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● Required Experience: 0-2 years of related experience
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● Security Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance
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● Required Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of 2D CAD, ability to read structural and electrical drawings, able to create CAD drawings from hand sketches, proficient use of office software (such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, etc.)
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● Preferred Skills: 3D CAD, knowledge of marine industry and marine vocabulary
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● Location: Chesapeake, VA, 23320
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● US Citizenship Required
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GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
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● Hybrid work week (2 days remote, 3 days in office)
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● 401K with company match
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● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
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● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
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● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
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● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
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● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
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The likely hourly rate for this position is between $17.85 - $24.15. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Travel Required
10-25%
Telecommuting Options
Hybrid
Work Location
USA VA Chesapeake
Additional Work Locations
Total Rewards at GDIT
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
Our Identify Verification Process
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
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