Drafter/designer

Job Title: Drafter/Designer Job Description
Seeking a Project Drafter to support a growing portfolio of defense and specialty manufacturing projects. This individual will work closely with Project Leaders, Designers, Engineers, and Manufacturing personnel to develop detailed fabrication and assembly drawings for custom products, structures, and modules. The ideal candidate will have strong SolidWorks experience, a background in sheet metal and welded assemblies, and the ability to create production-ready drawing packages in an AS9100-regulated environment. This is a hands-on, project-focused role that requires collaboration, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Responsibilities

• Create and revise detailed fabrication, assembly, and installation drawings using SolidWorks.
• Develop manufacturing documentation, technical drawing packages, and bills of materials for production.
• Produce detailed drawings for sheet metal components, welded assemblies, structural fabrications, and modular systems.
• Interpret engineering requirements, customer specifications, and manufacturing standards.
• Apply GD&T, AWS A2.4 welding symbols, and drafting standards to manufacturing documentation.
• Ensure drawings and documentation comply with AS9100 quality requirements and internal processes.
• Collaborate with Project Leaders, Designers, Manufacturing, and Quality teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support engineering change requests, drawing revisions, and configuration control processes.
• Review designs for manufacturability, completeness, and accuracy prior to release.
• Assist with technical documentation and drawing package development for defense and aerospace-related projects.

Essential Skills

• SolidWorks experience creating production-ready fabrication drawings.
• Experience with sheet metal design and detailing.
• Experience detailing welded assemblies and weldments.
• Familiarity with AWS A2.4 welding symbols.
• Experience working in an AS9100, aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Associate degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of drafting or detailing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks 2024.
• Knowledge of GD&T and drafting standards.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and fabrication methods.
• Experience maintaining bills of materials, revisions, and drawing release documentation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) certification preferred.
• Experience working within an AS9100-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting aerospace or defense-related programs.
• Familiarity with AWS A2.4 welding symbols and drafting standards.
• Knowledge of welded fabrication practices and AWS D1.1 requirements.
• Experience creating technical drawing packages for production and fabrication.
• Experience supporting custom manufacturing, fabricated structures, modular systems, trailers, defense products, or specialty equipment.

Work Environment
In-office, Monday through Friday, with flexible start times available.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Saint Charles, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $45.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Charles,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.
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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