Mechanical Drafter

Job Title: Mechanical Drafter

Job Description

As a Mechanical Drafter, you will be responsible for preparing detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other essential engineering information. Your role will involve developing detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment. You will collaborate with other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems, resolving design or other challenges. Additionally, you will compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery, position instructions and comments onto drawings, and design scale or full-size blueprints of specialty items.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices with dimensions, fastening methods, and engineering information.
• Develop detailed design drawings and specifications using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
• Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems.
• Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery.
• Position instructions and comments onto drawings.
• Design scale or full-size blueprints of specialty items.
• Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to materials.
• Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, and systems.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical drafting and CAD software proficiency.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 2-4 years of experience in mechanical drafting.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in producing precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Understanding of engineering science and technology applications.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications such as CADD (Computer Aided Design and Drafting), Creo, and Windchill.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in Windchill and Creo.

Work Environment

The position involves working with computer-assisted drafting equipment, including CADD, Creo, and Windchill. The work environment is dynamic, requiring collaboration with other team members to ensure successful design and implementation of mechanical systems. Standard office hours apply, and the dress code is business casual.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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