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CAD Drafter/Designer (1st shift)

Eaton
Eaton Salary
Williamsburg, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2026
Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a CAD Drafter/Designer (1st shift). The hourly rate for this position is $23 - $28 per hour.

HOURS: 8AM - 4:30PM

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

  • Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment
  • 10 Paid holidays
  • Paid Bi-Weekly
  • Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.


What you'll do:

The Draftsperson will create accurate technical drawings and models to support sheet metal fabrication and electrical assembly operations. This role ensures compliance with industry standards and internal specifications, enabling efficient production and assembly processes.
  • Develop detailed 2D and 3D drawings for sheet metal components and electrical assemblies using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks).
  • Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, and design requirements to produce accurate drawings.
  • Apply ASME Y14.5 standards for dimensioning and tolerancing; ensure proper use of GD&T.
  • Collaborate with engineers and manufacturing teams to optimize designs for manufacturability and assembly.
  • Maintain drawing revisions and documentation control in accordance with company standards.
  • Prepare bills of materials (BOMs) and support production with clear, complete drawing packages.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, UL).
  • Assist in troubleshooting design issues and updating drawings based on feedback from fabrication and assembly teams.

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Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
  • Must have an Associates degree or technical certification in Drafting, Mechanical Design, or related field.
  • Minimum one year experience in CAD tools (Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
  • No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Williamsburg, VA will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
  • Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.


Position Criteria:
  • Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes (bending, punching, welding) and electrical assembly practices.
  • Familiarity with GD&T and drafting standards.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with electrical enclosure design and layout.
  • Understanding of ERP systems for BOM management.
  • Knowledge of UL, IEEE, and NEMA standards for electrical assemblies


We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Salary : $23 - $28

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