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SAIC

Entry Level CAD Assistant

Hanahan, SC

ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking an Entry Level CAD Laborer to support the US Navy in ... assembly models and drawings. The CAD Drafter will be an integral part of the team creating ...

SAIC

Entry Level CAD Assistant

Hanahan, SC · On-site

Description SAIC is seeking an Entry Level CAD Laborer to support the US Navy in Hanahan, SC . The ... assembly models and drawings. The CAD Drafter will be an integral part of the team creating ...

Jamco America Inc

Mechanical Assembler 2

North Charleston, SC · On-site

$26 - $34.13/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This is the entry level assembler position with no experience required. Level II Will perform a variety of moderately complex production assembly operations. Can read diagrams, drawings, and work ...

Jamco America Inc

Mechanical Assembler 2

North Charleston, SC · On-site

$26 - $34/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This is the entry level assembler position with no experience required. Level II Will perform a variety of moderately complex production assembly operations. Can read diagrams, drawings, and work ...

Keel

Fabricator

Hollywood, SC · On-site

$20.25 - $26/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Your Mission: Entry-level position performing basic welding, fitting, and fabrication tasks under ... Read and follow basic blueprints and weld symbols. * Assist in assembly, grinding, straightening ...

Keel

Fabricator

Hollywood, SC · On-site

$20.25 - $26/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Your Mission: Entry-level position performing basic welding, fitting, and fabrication tasks under ... Read and follow basic blueprints and weld symbols. * Assist in assembly, grinding, straightening ...

Keel

Fabricator

Hollywood, SC · On-site

$20.25 - $26/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Your Mission: Entry-level position performing basic welding, fitting, and fabrication tasks under ... Read and follow basic blueprints and weld symbols. * Assist in assembly, grinding, straightening ...

Keel

Fabricator-Hollywood,South Carolina

Seabrook Island, SC · On-site

$19.50 - $25/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Your Mission: Entry-level position performing basic welding, fitting, and fabrication tasks under ... Read and follow basic blueprints and weld symbols. * Assist in assembly, grinding, straightening ...

Keel

Fabricator

Hollywood, SC · On-site

$20.25 - $26/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Your Mission: Entry-level position performing basic welding, fitting, and fabrication tasks under ... Read and follow basic blueprints and weld symbols. * Assist in assembly, grinding, straightening ...

Keel

Fabricator-Hollywood,South Carolina

Edisto Beach, SC

$18.75 - $24/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Your Mission: Entry-level position performing basic welding, fitting, and fabrication tasks under ... Read and follow basic blueprints and weld symbols. * Assist in assembly, grinding, straightening ...

Covan World Wide Moving

Helper / Packer / Mover

Charleston, SC

$19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Great paying entry level job that allows for growth and promotions for those that show initiative ... Not locked down in a Factory, boring assembly line work, or cash register! * An array of various ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level assembly in Charleston, SC is $15.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.51 and $16.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Entry Level Assembly job involves putting together components or products in a manufacturing or production setting. Workers follow instructions, use hand or power tools, and ensure quality standards are met. No prior experience is usually required, as on-the-job training is provided. It's an ideal role for those starting in manufacturing or looking to gain hands-on experience in production processes.

What does an entry level assembly do?

A typical day in an Entry Level Assembly role involves working on a production line or in an assembly area, where you will assemble, inspect, and package components or finished products based on specific instructions. You'll work closely with a team, often rotating between tasks to ensure production goals are met and may need to identify any defects or report issues to supervisors. Attention to safety standards and cleanliness is important, and you may be trained on various machinery or equipment as you gain experience. The work environment is usually fast-paced, and teamwork is key to keeping operations running smoothly.

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To thrive as an Entry Level Assembly worker, you need strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions, often with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, or basic assembly line systems is beneficial, though most training occurs on the job. Reliability, teamwork, and good communication skills are important soft skills for success in this field. These abilities are essential to ensure product quality, meet production targets, and maintain a safe, efficient workplace.

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Entry Level CAD Assistant

SAIC

Hanahan, SC

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

SAIC rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 79 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

79th of 224 rated it services

Job description

Job ID: 2614898

Location: Hanahan, SC, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-24

Category: Wage Determination (SCA)

Subcategory: Service Contract Act

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE


Description

SAIC is seeking an Entry Level CAD Laborer to support the US Navy in Hanahan, SC. The ideal candidates will be responsible for providing design and drafting support to complete large complex assembly models and drawings. 

The CAD Drafter will be an integral part of the team creating/updating Technical Data Packages; being familiar with ASME standards, Technical Data Packages, and military drawing standards desired. The Drafter / CAD Operator will coordinate frequently with the drafting team lead for current assignments, as well as coordinating with the project engineer, to meet the customer demands. The candidate will be required to occasionally travel, locally, to the customer's facility where the vehicles are located to work with the engineers and technicians to develop prototype mounting solutions. Efforts will be focused toward GFE and custom fabrication integration for military C4ISR systems.

Job Duties: (include but are not limited to)

  • Provide drafting support to complete large complex parts, assemblies, and 2D drawings. Efforts will be focused toward GFE and custom metalwork/fabrication integration for military C4I systems
  • Drafting and documentation of equipment racks, equipment mounting kits, and equipment subassemblies
  • Create detailed drawings/designs using SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software and AutoCAD 2D for Technical Data Packages (TDP)
  • Create/modify solid models and assemblies and maintain configuration management of engineering drawings
  • Must be able to understand and create drawings based on the Engineering Drawing Standards Guide (EDSG) as well as MIL-STD-31000
  • Under general supervision, performs a variety of moderately complex tasks and uses tools to include calipers, gage tools, tape measures and other mechanical devices to aid in design, development, verification, and validation of the prototype fabrications
  • Candidate will be utilizing an advanced Configuration Management (CM) tool called “Windchill PDMLink” by PTC for storage and workflows of tasking to maintain CM

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Active DoD clearance accepted

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