Technical Drafting Apprentice

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD

From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.

Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we’re collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries—one improvement at a time.

Chemours is seeking a Technical Drafting Apprentice to join our Operations team! This position will report directly to the Facilities Engineer. 

The Technical Drafting Apprentice under the guidance of an experienced colleague will receive specialized on the job training. This role involves tasks such as adhering to workplace procedures, following health and safety guidance, and completing tasks related to supporting active operations focused on 3D modeling and 2D drafting for process equipment designs in R&D facility. 

Location: Newark, DE
Hours: Part-time schedule up to 20 hours per week 
Term: 12–18-month assignment

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Must work in full compliance and with the approved safety guidance and lab personnel

• Follow written standard operating procedures

• Assist with preparing drawings, figures, and designs for technical review

• Support with document management of CAD files, drawings, and other documentation

• Accompany and assist on walkdowns to gather information for design requests

The following is required for this role:

• Enrollment at New Castle County Vo-Tech School District at time of assignment

• High school student enrolled in Technical Drafting program

• Drafting experience using standard computer drafting tools (AutoCad or SolidWorks)

• Good mathematical skills and strong attention to detail

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work well and receive feedback from others

The following is preferred for this role:

• 3.0 GPA or above

• Good adhering to strict safety guidelines and conscious of safety risks

• Knowledge of piping schematics and machine design

• Ability to effectively read documents such as specifications, machine manuals and blueprints

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Benefits:

Competitive Compensation

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion a Diversity Initiatives

We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. And we’re proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®.

 Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.

Chemours is an E-Verify employer

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say “We Are Living Chemistry”.