Job Title: Drafter

Job Description

Plan and create mechanical drawings by reviewing sketches, descriptions, specifications, and supporting documents in collaboration with engineers and product designers. Prepare mechanical sketches and detailed drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) techniques, including two- and three-dimensional orthographic projections and 3-D models. Develop applications and calculations for various mechanical components such as castings, forgings, and machined parts. Prepare supporting information by developing bills of materials and standard parts.

Responsibilities

• Review sketches, descriptions, and specifications in collaboration with engineers and product designers to plan mechanical drawings.
• Render sectional, auxiliary, and multi-view sketches and drawings, and produce 2-D and 3-D orthographic projections using CAD.
• Develop mechanical detail drawings for components such as gears, cams, bearings, and hydraulic systems.
• Analyze force systems in equilibrium and resolve conflicts between options.
• Develop bills of materials and standard parts.
• Modify drawings by analyzing, resolving, and incorporating changes.
• Document work by recording data and updating databases.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements by adhering to codes and regulations.
• Keep equipment operational by adjusting hardware configuration and calling for repairs.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
• Contribute to organizational goals by accepting new requests and exploring opportunities to add value.

Essential Skills

• Experience with AutoCAD
• 0-2 years of drafting experience
• Knowledge of sheet metal design

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's Degree is preferred but not required

Work Environment

Work in a fabrication shop that builds trailers, within a team of 3-4 drafters located on the manufacturing floor. The dress code is casual, including jeans. This small company offers growth opportunities, potentially leading to a lead role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Clair, Pennsylvania.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $32.00/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 Saint Clair,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $20 - $32