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Job Title: DrafterJob Description

The Drafter plans mechanical drawings by reviewing sketches, descriptions, specifications, and supporting documents while collaborating with engineers and product designers. This role involves preparing mechanical sketches and drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) and pictorial techniques to produce two- and three-dimensional orthographic projections and 3-D models.

Responsibilities

+ Prepare mechanical sketches and drawings by rendering sectional, auxiliary, and multiviews, sub-assemblies, pictorials, dimensions, and developments.

+ Develop applications and calculations for castings, forgings, stampings, machined components, and other mechanical elements.

+ Produce fit specifications and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

+ Analyze force systems in equilibrium involving loaded beams, columns, trusses, and joints.

+ Resolve conflicts between various design options.

+ Develop supporting information by creating bills of materials, standard parts, and fasteners.

+ Modify drawings by analyzing and incorporating necessary changes.

+ Document work by recording data and drawings and updating databases.

+ Ensure compliance with legal requirements by adhering to codes and regulations.

+ Maintain equipment by adjusting hardware configurations and following established procedures.

+ Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.

Essential Skills

+ Experience with AutoCAD.

+ 0-2 years of drafting experience.

+ AS Degree is preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in sheet metal design.

+ An Associate's Degree is preferred but not required.

Work Environment

The work environment is a fabrication shop where trailers are built. The team consists of 3-4 drafters located in the middle of the manufacturing floor. The dress code is casual, including jeans. This small company offers potential for growth into 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 Nov 11, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.