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Mechanical Designer/drafter

Actalent
Minneapolis, MN Contractor
POSTED ON 3/25/2026 CLOSED ON 4/24/2026

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Job Title: Mechanical Designer/Drafter
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Designer/Drafter responsible for solid modeling of various parts, including tubing, castings, machine parts, adapters, and components across all product lines. You will design and re-design existing drawings using Solidworks, focusing on drafting and designing small parts. Your role will support engineering by modifying existing drawings and sometimes creating new designs.

Responsibilities

  • Perform solid modeling of parts, piece parts, tubing, castings, machine parts, adapters, and components.
  • Design and re-design existing drawings using Solidworks.
  • Draft and design small parts and assemblies.
  • Support engineering by modifying existing drawings and creating new designs when necessary.
Essential Skills
  • Proficiency in Solidworks with at least 3 years of experience or 1 year of experience in Creo.
  • Minimum Associate's degree in Mechanical Drafting and Design.
  • At least 1 year of experience in the design of castings, tubing, machine parts, adapters, weldments, and/or fixtures.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience working in a mechanical/industrial environment with mechanical parts, castings, weldments, and/or machine parts.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience in the industrial/mobile equipment industry is a plus.
  • Strong consistency and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and a desire to learn.
Work Environment

This role is within a fast-paced environment with frequent daily interruptions. You will not be responsible for prioritizing work, with tasks divided as 60% drafting and 40% design. You will support all product offerings and interface with 3-5 engineers daily, taking work direction from a design manager. While expected to work autonomously after receiving work direction, there is no time allocated for training.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $34.00/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 Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 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 : $24 - $34

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