Drafter 3
Elkton, MDContract / Temporary$41–46/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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PDS Defense seeks a Drafter 3 to support its CAD Modeling and Drafting department in Elkton, Maryland. The role creates 2D CAD drawings and 3D CAD models for product, tooling, and testing components and assemblies. It is on-site and uses Siemens NX to prepare and revise engineering drawings and production details.
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Drafter 3 Elkton, MD Posted: 9/28/2026
Job Description
Job ID#:
226507
Job Category:
Engineering
Position Type:
Associate - W2
Duration:
26
Shift:
1
Positions Available:
3
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Drafter 3, in Elkton, MD. Job ID#226507
Pay Rate: $41 - $46/hr
Job Description:
Seeking a Drafter 3 to support our CAD Modeling and Drafting department. As a member of the CAD Modeling and Drafting department you'll get to create 2d CAD drawings and 3d CAD mdoels for Product, Tooling and Testing components and assemblies. This position will serve on-site at Elkton, MD.
Responsibilities
Plans, lays outs, draws, and revises detailed part, assembly, and installation engineering drawings from basic layouts, established references, and standard data in a field of specialization such as structures, devices, mechanics, electrical, or electronics. Utilizes computer-aided design equipment, Siemens NX. Completes details of major layout drawings prepared by others in accordance with standard engineering drafting practices. Determines scaling; inserts necessary reference planes, centering and dimension lines, hidden line interpolations, and sectioning; prepares specifications for parts, assemblies, and installations; prepares complete production detail drawings; contributes design modifications to improve quality of product or facilitate manufacturing operations.
Basic Qualifications for Drafter 2
5 years min experience CAD Drafting and modeling
Preferred Qualifications for Drafter 2
Experience in the application of GD&T, and ASME standards
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
Job Requirements
Minimum Security Clearance:
No Clearance
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
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The California Fair Chance Act
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Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
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Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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