Mechanical Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Designs conveyors, sales drawings, conveyor products, and parts. Works with a design team to create approval drawings, design sketches, conveyor layout drawings, and plans. Uses computer-assisted design (CAD) software to create preliminary and detailed drawings of the product using SolidWorks and AutoCAD. Produces specifications for products and chooses raw materials and components to be used in production. Provides the components to control systems. Provides procurement, production, and fabrication support throughout the build and order process. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Design conveyors, sales drawings, conveyor products, and parts.
• Collaborate with a design team to create approval drawings, design sketches, conveyor layout drawings, and plans.
• Use CAD software (SolidWorks and AutoCAD) to create preliminary and detailed product drawings.
• Produce specifications for products and select raw materials and components for production.
• Provide components to control systems.
• Support procurement, production, and fabrication throughout the build and order process.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Design
• Mechanical
• SolidWorks
• Mechanical design
• Drafting
• Conveyor systems
• Be mechanically inclined and willing to be hands-on
• Familiarity with lasering, bending, shearing, and welding practices
• Self-managing
• Ability to work effectively with a team, share ideas, and achieve goals through cooperation
• SolidWorks PDM and DriveWorks experience
• ERP experience
• Process improvement training
• Laser programming experience
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Be mechanically inclined and willing to be hands-on
• Familiarity with lasering, bending, shearing, and welding practices
• Self-managing
• Ability to work effectively with a team, share ideas, and achieve goals through cooperation
• SolidWorks PDM and DriveWorks experience
• ERP experience
• Process improvement training
• Laser programming experience
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

This position is primarily in an office setting but will also require time on the production floor to help with any issues. The company is a small, family-owned business with expected growth in the coming years.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New London, WI.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in New London,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 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.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.