Drafter/CAD Operator III - Military Veterans

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ASRC Federal Gulf States Constructors is seeking a Drafter/CAD Operator III to support activities under the Sheppard Air Force Base contract in Wichita Falls, Texas

Job Description:

This operator prepares complete sets of complex drawings or computer models that include multiple views, detail drawings, and assembly drawings. Drawings or models include complex design features that require considerable drafting skill to visualize and portray. Assignments regularly require the use of mathematical formulas to draw land contours or to compute weights, center of gravity, load capacities, dimensions, quantities of material, etc. The Draft/CAD Operator works from sketches, computer models, and verbal information supplied by an engineer, architect, or designer to determine the most appropriate views, detail drawings, and supplementary information needed to complete assignments. This operator selects required information from computer programs, and internet sites, precedents, manufacturers' catalogs, and technical guides. This operator independently resolves most of the problems encountered. Supervisor or design originator may suggest methods of approach or provide advice on unusually difficult problems. Typical assignments include: a. Prepares complete sets of drawings of test equipment to be manufactured from layouts, models, or sketches. Several cross-sectional and subassembly drawings are required. From information supplied by the design originator and from technical handbooks and manuals, this operator describes dimensions, tolerances, fits, fabrication techniques, and standard parts to use in manufacturing the equipment. b. From electronic schematics, information as to maximum size, and manuals giving dimensions of standard parts, determines the arrangement and prepares drawing of printed circuit boards. c. From precedents, drafting standards, and established practices, prepares final construction drawings for floodgates, navigation locks, dams, bridges, culverts, levees, channel excavations, dikes and berms, prepares boring profiles, typical cross-sections, and land profiles; and delineates related topographical details as required. d. Prepares final drawings for street paving and widening or for water and sewer lines having complex trunk lines; reduces field notes and calculates true grades. From engineering designs, lays out plan, profile and detail appur- tenances required; and notifies supervisor of conflicting details in design. Excludes drafter performing work of similar difficulty to that described at this level but who provides support for a variety of organizations that have widely differing functions or requirements.

Requirements:

1. Use AutoCAD to prepare drawing sets which include complex design features that require
considerable drafting skills to visualize and portray. Use mathematical formulas to draw
engineering project features. Prepare review, bid, and construction drawings per instructions
from project managers and designers.
2. Prepare asbuilt drawings per instructions from project managers, designers, and inspectors.
3. Maintain and update data files in GIS and other Engineering Division records.
4. Accomplish field surveying to position features of project work within the geospatial
coordinate system used by the base. Assist the Geo Integration Office in preparation of the
common installation picture through field mapping, GPS surveying, topographic surveying or
other data development techniques.
5. As required, participate in construction management activities. 10%
6. Other duties a assigned to meet mission and customer requirement

Preferred:

• Air Force or DOD experience
• Possess excellent oral, written, and communication skills.
• Competent knowledge of computers - able to input and extract data, prepare briefings, transmit
  documents.
• Possess attention to detail and execute on multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact with customers and company employees in a courteous, professional, and effective
  manner

Pay Rate: $28.94

Posting Close: 3/4/25

Work Center: Civil Engineering

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.