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Job Summary A client in La Palma, CA is seeking a full-time AutoCAD Drafter for a temp-to-hire opportunity supporting construction and permit drawing needs for security system installations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented CAD professional who enjoys technical drafting, working with architectural and electrical plans, and contributing to projects that support commercial and residential construction environments. The AutoCAD Drafter will work closely with CAD designers and project team members to create and modify system design drawings using engineered documentation. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants stability, professional growth, and the chance to join a collaborative team environment with supportive leadership, a positive culture, and long-term career potential. The work environment is team-focused, customer-oriented, and built around accountability, integrity, and delivering high-quality results. Candidates who are enthusiastic, reliable, and motivated to grow in a technical drafting role will be well positioned for success. Key Responsibilities

• Prepare system installation drawings from engineered documentation for construction and permit use.
• Create and modify AutoCAD drawings for security system design layouts.
• Work with architectural, electrical, and low voltage drawing sets to support project requirements.
• Coordinate directly with CAD designers and team leadership to complete drafting assignments accurately and on time.
• Maintain organized drawing files using AutoCAD standards, including layers, xrefs, dimensions, and blocks.
• Support project teams by producing clear, accurate, and professional design documentation. Compensation and Benefits
• Pay range: $30.00 to $40.00 per hour.
• Ideal target range: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour, with flexibility up to $40.00 per hour for a highly qualified candidate.
• Job type: Temp-to-hire.

• Schedule:

  Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Benefits include 10 company holidays, paid time off starting at 13 days annually, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability plan, wellness program, 401(k) matching plan, colleague assistance program, tuition reimbursement, competitive compensation plan, vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle, corporate social responsibility day, cell phone reimbursement if applicable, paid parental leave, and a Fun & Laughter Day Off.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Prepare AutoCAD drawings for security system installation, construction, and permit documentation.
• Modify existing CAD drawings based on project updates, engineered documentation, and design direction.
• Read and interpret architectural and electrical layouts and diagrams.
• Support CAD designers and project teams with accurate drafting deliverables.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant drafting experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, including layers, xrefs, dimensioning, and blocks.
• Ability to read and understand architectural and electrical layouts and diagrams.
• Experience drafting for construction-related projects is preferred.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 1 year of CAD experience or related undergraduate experience required.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy in technical documentation.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high level of customer focus.
• Professional communication skills and ability to collaborate with designers, team leads, and project stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in the construction industry, especially residential, commercial, or office environments.
• Familiarity with low voltage systems drafting practices.
• Basic understanding of access control, video surveillance, intrusion, intercom, building automation, or mass notification systems.
• Basic understanding of low voltage systems, instrumentation and testing, or P&ID concepts.
• Experience preparing drawings for permit or construction documentation.

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