Mechanical Drafter @ Actalent

Job Title: Mechanical DrafterJob DescriptionThe Mechanical Drafter creates accurate and detailed design drawings that support the manufacturing of custom shelters and mechanical and electrical modifications. This role works closely with CAD Designers and production teams to translate design layouts, models, and technical information into clear, manufacturable drawings. The position offers broad exposure to the full manufacturing process, from concept through design to production, in a stable, mission-focused industry.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed design drawings for use by manufacturing based on design layouts, models, and other engineering information.
• Support CAD Designers by producing working drawings for basic shelters and mechanical and electrical modifications.
• Develop drawings for rack installations, ECU (environmental control unit) installations, entry panel installations, lighting, power distribution, and other ancillary components.
• Prepare and update 2D CAD drawings, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to drafting standards.
• Apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) principles to clearly define dimensions, tolerances, and relationships between parts.
• Work with large mechanical assemblies, including projects with hundreds of parts, and contribute to organizing and managing complex drawing sets.
• Meet CAD schedules and budgets by planning work effectively and delivering drawings on time.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and manufacturing personnel to clarify requirements and resolve design or documentation issues.
• Perform fact-finding and analysis when information is not readily available, ensuring drawings reflect correct and complete data.
• Visit the manufacturing floor as needed to observe designs in production and confirm that drawings support efficient fabrication and assembly.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of post-schooling experience in mechanical drafting.
• Proficiency in 2D CAD drafting tools.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical drafting for manufacturing applications.
• Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Experience working with large assemblies, including projects with hundreds of parts.
• Ability to create detailed working drawings for mechanical and electrical installations such as racks, ECUs, entry panels, lighting, and power distribution.
• Strong fact-finding and analytical skills to obtain and interpret incomplete or not easily available information.
• Ability to meet CAD schedules and work within budget constraints.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in technical documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Completion of 2 years of technical training in drafting, design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Inventor or SolidWorks 2D for mechanical drafting.
• Experience with large assemblies involving hundreds or more parts; familiarity with environments handling over a thousand parts is beneficial.
• Experience with Inventor and AutoCAD for complex mechanical assemblies.
• NX or Inventor experience preferred.
• Interest in working on custom products that span sheet metal, welding, extrusion, electrical, and related manufacturing processes.
• Motivation to work in a mission-critical, advanced technology environment supporting national securityrelated applications.

Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a manufacturing facility with a casual work environment where jeans are acceptable attire. The Mechanical Drafter primarily works in a cubicle setting using CAD tools, but frequently visits the manufacturing floor to see designs being built and to observe how drawings translate into finished products. The organization specializes in mission-critical systems, advanced technologies, and engineering solutions, including unmanned systems, space systems, secure communications, and training solutions.

The work environment offers exposure to the full product lifecyclefrom conception and design through manufacturingacross sheet metal, welding, extrusion, electrical, and other custom fabrication processes. The industry is stable and mission-driven, and once hired directly, employees have access to a competitive benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan with employer match and an employee stock purchase program.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallastown, PA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Dallastown,PA.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.

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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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