What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Drafter position at Actalent?
Support product engineering teams with various drafting requests, including propagating design changes and configurations across similar products. Initial design changes will be provided, and you will apply those changes to other existing designs. Support various drafting and documentation digitization requests to capture information that currently resides in legacy systems or paper formats. Ensure legacy documentation is accurately transferred to existing data locations, PDMs, archives, etc., before discarding the legacy documents.
Responsibilities- Apply design changes to existing product designs as provided by engineering teams.
- Support the digitization of documentation, converting information from legacy systems or paper formats.
- Ensure accurate transfer of legacy documentation to existing data locations before discarding old documents.
- 1 years of SolidWorks drafting experience
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, mechanical drafting, and 3D modeling
- Experience in SolidWorks drafting, modeling, and drawings
- Knowledge of sheet metal and mechanical design
- SolidWorks Certification
This role is situated in a typical manufacturing environment in St. Joseph, MO, which is known for its strong engineering culture. Many engineers here have backgrounds in farming due to the geographical location. The dress code is casual, consisting of jeans and a polo shirt. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM. This position offers a great opportunity to continue enhancing your SolidWorks drafting experience.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Saint Joseph, MO.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Saint Joseph,MO.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.
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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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Salary : $26 - $28