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Job Description: Mechanical Designer
The Mechanical Designer will be responsible for creating and modifying 3D models and 2D drawings in SolidWorks to support the mechanical engineering team. This role is integral to the production floor, focusing heavily on updating and improving existing designs for sheet metal parts, welded assemblies, piping layouts, and larger mechanical sub‑assemblies used in thermal‑processing equipment.
Responsibilities
- Create and modify 3D models and 2D drawings for components used in industrial food-processing equipment.
- Update and improve existing designs and occasionally engage in new design work.
- Participate in layout reviews and design discussions.
- Work closely with the Team Lead for daily task direction.
- Collaborate with Category Managers.
- Provide and receive feedback from the production floor to resolve design issues.
- Support shop-floor buildability.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- Experience in mechanical design, specifically with sheet metal and manufacturing processes.
- 2 years in a Mechanical Design role with an Associate’s in Mechanical Design or 1–2 years in a manufacturing environment with a BSME.
- 2 years of SolidWorks design experience.
- 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working with sheet metal.
- Clear advancement opportunities with potential to grow into a supervisory or Engineer role.
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lodi, WI.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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)
This is a fully onsite position in Lodi,WI.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
Salary : $30 - $35