CAD Drafter

at Actalent in Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States

Job Description

CAD Drafter- Job Description:

As a CAD Drafter, you will spend 60-70% of your day engaged in CAD work, utilizing both AutoCAD and Solidworks to design from scratch and make modifications. You will work with multiple layers in AutoCAD as outlined in the manufacturing process. Additional responsibilities include reverse engineering of finished parts, creating production fixturing drawings, and providing manufacturing support. If a machine goes down, you may need to create new drawings to support manufacturing needs. You will collaborate closely with quality and production teams to ensure the effectiveness of fixturing.

Must Have Skills:

+ Associates Degree or certifications in Design/CAD

+ 1-2 years’ experience within CAD Drafting industry

+ Proficiency in Solidworks – parts and complex assemblies

+ Proficiency in AutoCAD/Draftsight – layers for different manufacturing operations

Nice to Have Skills:

+ Automotive hobbyist or interest in cars, racing, motorcycling, etc.

+ Mechanically inclined with interest in mechanical tinkering

+ Solution focused – able to work through drawing issues

+ Passion for the automotive industry

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.

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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.