Job Title: Mechanical DrafterJob DescriptionThe Mechanical Drafter creates precise CAD layouts, assembly designs, and detailed drawings for technical furniture and control room products in a manufacturing environment. This role supports both new product development and modifications to existing products, ensuring designs are accurate, manufacturable, and aligned with engineering standards. The position works closely with sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams to translate customer requirements into clear, production-ready documentation.Responsibilities
- Develop CAD layouts and assembly designs for technical furniture and control room applications.
- Produce conceptual designs, detailed layouts, and manufacturing drawings for both existing and new products.
- Revise and redraw production drawings of existing standard products as required to reflect design changes and improvements.
- Collaborate with the sales team to create and detail modified designs of existing products that meet specific customer needs.
- Create and maintain accurate bills of material, part numbers, and revision-controlled drawing records in accordance with engineering standards.
- Check drawings for accuracy, completeness, and manufacturability prior to release, ensuring they comply with internal standards and customer requirements.
- Incorporate engineering change orders into existing drawings and documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
- Apply and interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) on component and assembly drawings to ensure proper fit and function.
- Prepare detailed drawings that include sheet metal, weldment, casework, wood, and cabinet details suitable for manufacturing.
- Work directly with sales, manufacturing, and customers to clarify requirements, resolve design issues, and support successful project delivery.
- Use CAD and related software tools to support layout development for architectural and control room environments, as needed.
- Perform other CAD design and drafting duties as assigned to support engineering and production.
Essential Skills
- Associate's degree or completion of related technical trade school courses, or equivalent experience.
- 13 years of CAD drafting or design experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, including 2D drafting, detailing, and layout.
- Thorough knowledge of mechanical design and drafting practices.
- Ability to read, interpret, and produce manufacturing drawings, including sheet metal, weldment, casework, and wood details.
- Experience with wood drafting and mechanical design in a production setting.
- Ability to apply and interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and perform basic tolerance analysis.
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes such as sheet metal fabrication, welding, powder coating, and laminate and wood fabrication.
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in all drafting and documentation work.
- Demonstrated sense of urgency and ability to meet project deadlines.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve design and manufacturability issues.
- Proficient computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work directly with sales, manufacturing, and customers.
- Ability to check and self-review drawings for completeness and manufacturability before release.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with SolidWorks or another 3D parametric modeling package.
- Familiarity with other CAD tools such as Revit, Inventor, or SketchUp for architectural room layouts.
- Casework or cabinet design experience, preferably using dedicated cabinet design software.
- Experience with sheet metal and mechanical design for technical furniture or similar products.
- Experience in the AV, broadcast, security, or control room industry.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and adapt to changing project requirements.
Work EnvironmentThe Mechanical Drafter works in a professional engineering and manufacturing environment that relies heavily on CAD tools such as AutoCAD and, preferably, SolidWorks or other 3D parametric modeling software. The role involves close collaboration with sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams, as well as direct interaction with customers to clarify requirements and resolve design questions. Work is primarily performed in an office setting using standard computer equipment and Microsoft Office applications, with regular coordination with the production floor to ensure designs are manufacturable and aligned with processes such as sheet metal fabrication, welding, powder coating, and laminate and wood fabrication. The environment emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and timely completion of projects, with a culture that values clear communication, problem-solving, and continuous improvement in design quality and documentation. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.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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