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Jefferson Lab

Mechanical Drafter

Newport News, VA · On-site

$45K - $64K/yr

... 3D CAD models using Siemen's NX. The position also requires experience in Teamcenter Data ... technology community. A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of "big ...

Virginia Tech

Research Technician

Blacksburg, VA

$15.75 - $21.75/hr

The lab is currently employing advanced quantitative methods to conduct leading-edge research on ... About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the ...

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Mechanical Drafter

Newport News, VA • On-site

Jefferson Lab
Scientific Research and Development Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Jefferson Labexternal

$45K - $64K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

At Jefferson Lab, you'll champion cutting-edge science and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark - where excellence meets purpose, and great minds truly matter.
The good-faith pay range for this role is $45,000 - $64,400 per year. Actual compensation may vary and may be above the posted range based on factors such as a candidate's skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location.
What your job will be like:
Supports the design effort for several internal high technology projects working in the Mechanical Engineering Group. Will be tasked to work directly under the supervision of a senior designer or possibly an engineer. The Mechanical Drafter is required to produce accurate, simple and clear-to-read piece part drawings, manufacturing drawings and sub-assemblies from main assemblies and 3D CAD models using Siemen's NX. The position also requires experience in Teamcenter Data Management System and a working knowledge of AutoCad.
In this job you will:
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing and tolerance stack-up analysis per ASME standards.
  • Works as part of a team, taking direction from other team members to produce models and drawings.
  • Responsible for completing assigned drafter tasks in a timely manner.
  • Completes well defined drafting tasks.
  • Responsible for understanding requirements and materials to complete assigned tasks.

Additional Responsibilities
  • Support activities that communicate drawing requirements and resolve drawing issues with other functional departments.

Experience
  • Required: 2 or more years Relevant Experience
  • Required: experience producing orthographic mechanical and fabrication drawings.
  • Preferred: Design experience with machining methods such as milling, drilling, tapping, and boring

Education
  • Required: High School Diploma

Experience and Education Exchange
Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Basic skills, knowledge and ability in mechanical design and drafting.
  • May have basic skills, knowledge and ability in other technologies.
  • Limited judgment to complete assignments.
  • Basic knowledge of drafting techniques and CAD software to create models and drawings of components and assemblies.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

About Jefferson Lab
Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community.
A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of "big science" and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by SURATech, LLC, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.
Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab
At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans • Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• 401(k) Plan - 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested • Flexible Work Arrangements
(Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches,
mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast
SURATech, LLC manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). SURATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SURATech is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@jlab.org or contact Human Resources by calling (757) 269-7100 and selecting option 1 between 8 am - 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.
Employment with SURATech is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.

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