Drafter Level 2/Level 3

$52,374 - $86,403/Yr

Idaho National Laboratory - Idaho Falls, ID

Full-time - Entry Level

Idaho Falls, ID

5,001-10,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Drafter position at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) involves working in the Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) Drafting department, where the team operates on a 4x10 schedule with Fridays off. The role focuses on planning, preparing, and revising engineering drawings using both manual methods and computer-aided design (CAD) tools. The Drafter will contribute to the development of nuclear fuels through detailed drafting work, ensuring compliance with company and national standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out, prepare, and revise engineering drawings manually or using CAD equipment in areas such as architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, or electrical drafting.
• Prepare complex new drawings and perform drawing changes consistent with company and nationally recognized procedures and standards, including 2D line work and 3D modeling.
• Determine drawing elements such as dimensions, part/component selection, tolerance, and design and process parameters.
• Evaluate design input from project engineers and collaborate with design engineers.
• Make required mathematical calculations, including geometric and tolerance stack-up calculations.
• Specify parts, assemblies, and installation in collaboration with design engineers.
• Contribute design modification ideas to improve product quality or facilitate construction/fabrication.
• Provide field/as-building documentation support.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Creo, AutoCAD, Revit, and other modeling software.
• Report progress appropriately to project and line management.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years related experience for Level 2.
• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years related experience for Level 3.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy 'L' clearance, requiring US Citizenship.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with CAD software such as Creo, AutoCAD, and Revit.
• Familiarity with nuclear energy research and development processes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package