Entry Level Drafter

Requisition Number: 21665

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $40,360.00 - $41,513.76

Security Clearance: None

Level of Experience: Entry Level

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Global Security comprises live, virtual, constructive training and range systems, services and operations; fleet maintenance, repair, operations and sustainment; nuclear; and international. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination-not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems-from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers-HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy's national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients' toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Who We Are

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Drafter 1 to support our engineering and design teams. The ideal candidate will posses strong technical drafting skills and keen attention to detail, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in a fast - paced environment.

What You Will Do

• Plans, lays outs, draws, and revises detailed part, assembly, and installation engineering drawings from basic layouts, established references, and standard data in a field of specialization such as structures, devices, mechanics, electrical, or electronics.
• Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, CAD, CAM or CATIA.
• Completes details of major layout drawings prepared by others in accordance with standard engineering drafting practices.
• Determines scaling; inserts necessary reference planes, centering and dimension lines, hidden line interpolations, and sectioning
• Prepares specifications for parts, assemblies, and installations
• Prepares complete production detail drawings
• Contributes design modifications to improve quality of product or facilitate manufacturing operations.

What You Must Have

• AA or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 0 years experience. HS and 3 years related experience may be substituted for AA degree.
• Candidate must have general knowledge of engineering drawing standards.
• Candidate must have the ability to read and interpret discipline specific drawings.
• Candidate must have shipboard experience.
• Candidate must be proficient Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Candidate must have excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Candidate must have ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Candidate must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Bonus Points For Having!

• Experience with shipboard systems and operations in disciplines related in either electrical, ventilation, structural or mechanical
• Have proficiency in AutoCAD for drafting and design
• Strong understanding of ship design principles in disciplines related in either electrical, ventilation, structural or mechanical
• Ship design experience and or training in disciplines related in either electrical, ventilation, structural or mechanical

Physical Requirements

Office, industrial or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances during site surveys. Lifting and moving of materials not to exceed the guidelines set for one man lift. Must be able to perform site surveys and carry a lap top computer.

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonother non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?
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