Drafter​/CAD Operator; Temporary Position

Overview

Drafter / CAD Operator (Temporary Position)

Belong. Connect. Grow. with K ! Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers, all sharing one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. K  is seeking a DRAFER / CAD Operator to support our SPACE SUIT for K ’s Science and Space division. This is a temporary position for six months.

The DRAFER / CAD Operator will work on a collaborative team developing, building and maintaining Space Suits and supporting equipment for low Earth orbit and beyond.

• Using CAD software, such as Draftsite and Solid Works, prepare models technical drawings
• Working with engineers and other professionals to produce drawings that meet their specifications
• Writing related technical documents such as material lists and cost estimates
• Ensuring that all drawings are accurate and meet industry standards
• Maintaining a library of standard drawing templates
• Updating existing drawings as new information becomes available
• Prepare and present designs at various design reviews using MS Word and Power Point
• Produce other required design documentation
• Understand nominal production processes
• Manage multiple issues at one time and develop an integrated solution

• Candidates must meet the requirements listed below to be considered for this position; please note required items on your resume.
• This position requires U.S. Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Education:
  
  Must have an associate’s degree in the field of Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), or a related field.
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  Must have minimum of 1 year of recent and related work experience.
• In lieu of degree:
  Candidates with 5 years of relevant work experience will be considered.
• Candidate must possess excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, leadership, and team working skills.
• Demonstrated skill in using computer-aided design (CAD)/drafting equipment and software in design work.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate well with peers and cross-functional teams and external customers.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Windows & Office)

• Experience with Solidworks, Draftsite and PDM
• Ability to examine and measure finished articles to verify conformance to standards
• Familiarity with JSC-STD-8080, Design and Procedural Standards

All of K ’s employees must be team players, able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, able to follow safety and quality policies, able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives. In addition, they must also be organized, with good time management skills. At K , we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.

These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to an ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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Belong, Connect and Grow at K . At K , we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.

We Deliver – Together.

K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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