Waterbury, CT Full-Time | Entry-Level / Junior 2D Drafting Only | No Advanced 3D or 4D Required Architectural / Structural Steel Style Drafting Basic Design Work |
Typical Tolerances:
± 1/8" Onsite, Hands-On Manufacturing Environment Drafting Software Is Flexible and Will Be Provided Immediate Interviews We are seeking an entry-level or junior 2D CAD Drafter for a full-time opportunity with an established manufacturing company in Waterbury, Connecticut. This position is ideal for a recent drafting graduate, technical-school graduate, or junior drafter looking to build practical, hands-on experience. This is not precision mechanical drafting. The work is closer to architectural, structural steel, and fabrication drafting and involves straightforward 2D design. What You'll Do Initially, you will work onsite while learning the company's products and manufacturing processes. Create and revise basic 2D drawings Go onto the production floor to take measurements Translate measurements and specifications into accurate drawings Work with production personnel to understand how products are fabricated Make drawing revisions as needed Learn the products and manufacturing process through hands-on experience As you become familiar with the position, occasionally travel to customer locations to take field measurements , then return to the facility to complete the designs What We're Looking For Entry-level or junior drafting skills Drafting education, technical-school training, internship experience, or related hands-on experience Working knowledge of 2D CAD drafting Ability to read dimensions, measurements, and technical drawings Architectural, structural steel, or fabrication drafting experience or education is a plus Strong attention to detail and accuracy Comfortable going onto a manufacturing floor to take measurements Willingness to learn and grow into the position Ability to travel to customer locations when needed Drafting Software The employer is flexible regarding drafting software . Candidates can work with the drafting program they are most comfortable using, and the appropriate software will be provided. Work Environment This is not a corporate office environment . It is a casual, hands-on manufacturing setting where jeans and a T-shirt are appropriate . You should be comfortable working at a computer as well as spending time on the production floor taking measurements and seeing how products are built. Advanced 3D or 4D experience is not necessary. Strong foundational 2D drafting skills, accuracy, reliability, and a willingness to learn are what matter most.
Pay:
Up to $28.00 per hour, depending on experience. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.