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Mechanical Drafter

Lensa
Austin, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 12/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/20/2026
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  • Job Title: Drafter

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Drafter to collaborate with engineering staff in the preparation, editing, and execution of design documentation. This role is crucial for generating technical documents, verifying their accuracy, and preparing first drafts of change orders for engineering review and submittal. The role demands a proactive individual ready to enhance productivity with minimal adjustment time.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineering staff to prepare and edit design documentation.
  • Generate accurate technical documents and verify their accuracy.
  • Prepare first drafts of change orders for engineering review and submittal.
  • Conduct data entry and correction in software systems.
  • Perform high-level data analysis using pivot tables.
  • Create assembly drawings using SolidWorks models and coordinate with the engineering manager.
  • Ensure 90% completion of assembly drawings before passing them to the responsible engineer.

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in SolidWorks or other CAD software
  • Experience with GD&T Y14.5 standards.
  • Expertise in PLM systems such as Teamcenter and Arena.
  • Ability to provide detailed sample work with GD&T, measurements, and redlines.
  • High attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Open to fresh graduates with an Associate's degree.
  • Preferred 2 years of experience with an Associate's degree.
  • Experience in the engineering or manufacturing industries

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 24, 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 ( actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

Salary : $28 - $35

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