Drafter

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Salt Lake City, UT, USA
In-Office
10-10 Annually
Expert/Leader
Aerospace
The Role
The Drafter prepares detailed mechanical and assembly drawings, revises existing drafts, and ensures compliance with standards while leading lower-level drafters.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Company Profile

 

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.


Job Summary -- Essential Functions/Duties

 

Under minimum direction of a supervisor or engineering personnel and with considerable latitude for independent and innovative actions within a technical area, a Drafter designs and/or creates layouts of complex major and minor systems, assemblies, and components, using various software programs, or freehand drawings.


Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

  • Prepare multiple-view mechanical detail and assembly drawings often of a complex nature from layout drawings, sketches, existing or prototype parts, and or verbal instructions
  • Perform other routine drafting activities such as revising or redrawing existing drawings, making blocks, cells, etc.
  • Use a variety of precision measuring tools to verify or obtain data for drawing development
  • Provide complete printed circuit board drawing packages to include assemblies, detail drawings, smart schematics, Gerber files, etc.
  • Research scientific and technical materials, standards, and specifications for information and selection of components
  • Ensure all work conforms to ASME Y14 series and company drafting standards
  • Provide information and direction to lower-level drafters as necessary
  • Perform other job-related duties, as required

Other Responsibilities

 

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.


Working Conditions

 

Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness are required.


The foregoing conditions and physical requirements represent the general characteristics required to perform the essential functions for this job. In general, all positions may require standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching and crawling. Specific work assignments may include additional environmental conditions or physical requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.


Travel to remote company work locations will be required.


Requirements -- Education, Technical, and Work Experience

 

A graduate certificate from an accredited two- to four-year technical institute, or equivalent, and a minimum of 10 years of experience in a related field are required for this position.

In addition, a Drafter must possess the following qualifications:

  • Competence in the use of a variety of CAD software programs such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Schematic Capture, and PCB Auto-router tool, as appropriate
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Planning/organizational skills
  • Ability to work under deadlines.

Disclaimer

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.


Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses / certification, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect and employee's ability to maintain employment.


SCC: JOTDA18; A3UTTR

Skills Required

  • Graduate certificate from an accredited technical institute or equivalent
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in a related field
  • Competence in various CAD software programs
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to work under deadlines

JT4 Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about JT4 and has not been reviewed or approved by JT4.

  • Healthcare Strength Multiple medical plan choices (including an HDHP with HSA), plus dental with orthodontia, vision, wellness programs, and FSAs/HSAs expand total rewards beyond base pay. Coverage breadth is emphasized as a compensation strength alongside stability.
  • Affordable Benefits Low- or zero-premium options are advertised, increasing the value of total compensation when insurance costs are factored in. Affordability is highlighted together with education assistance as part of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Posted allowances include 3–5 weeks of paid leave by tenure, 80 hours of paid holidays, and 7 sick days for hourly roles. Generous stated PTO and holidays can materially enhance overall compensation value.

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The Company
HQ: Las Vegas, NV
1,189 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

JT4 provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. Ranges supported by JT4 include the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), the Space Test and Training Range (STTR) at Schriever Air Force Base, the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR), the Air Force Test Center 412th Test Wing (412TW) at Edwards Air Force Base, and the Navy China Lake Ranges (CLR) including Pt. Mugu, California.

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