Job Title: Mechanical Drafter

Job Description

The mechanical drafter will be primarily responsible for all drawing and document retrieval, as well as archiving drawings into the data system. The chosen candidate will work closely with maintenance, quality, engineering, and other departments to retrieve prints and drawings of specific equipment. If an old part needs to be drawn or designed without an existing print, this individual may utilize AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or SolidEDGE to design the part. Additional responsibilities include providing miscellaneous administrative support to help the engineering team work more efficiently, such as maintaining printer and plotter equipment and changing ink cartridges.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize the engineering archives, including electronic, hardcopy, and microfilm formats.
• Support internal and external customers with locating, modifying, and distributing drawings as necessary.
• Provide mechanical design solutions and drafting for assigned projects, including machine part design, piping design, conveyor design, structural design, and mechanical component selection.
• Provide electrical drafting support as necessary, including red lining electrical drawings.
• Manage multiple small design projects simultaneously without losing continuity.
• Provide field observations, dimensioning, and installation support for modifications or new installations.
• Document shop modifications to support the plant sector shops.
• Maintain and update the plant layout drawings.
• Interface with engineers, internal staff, support groups, outside contractors, suppliers, and vendors to accomplish assignments.
• Operate and support engineering printers, plotters, scanners, and other equipment.
• Support the conversion of plant paper files to electronic files through document scanning.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support technical service activities.
• Follow appropriate design standards and practices.
• Work with minimal supervision and effectively multi-task.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Experience with mechanical design and drafting
• Ability to manage multiple small design projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining archives
• Capability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent multitasking abilities

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks or SolidEDGE
• Familiarity with electrical drafting
• Good communication skills for interfacing with various departments and external entities
• Administrative support skills for maintaining equipment and supplies

Work Environment

The work environment includes working with various engineering technologies and equipment such as printers, plotters, and scanners. The role requires interaction with multiple departments and external entities. The candidate should be prepared to work in both office and field settings, performing tasks that involve document scanning and maintenance of plant layout drawings.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Fort Wayne,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 14, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $25 - $30