Cad Designer

About the Company

This organization designs and manufactures custom industrial equipment used in process-driven manufacturing environments. Their systems support customers that require highly engineered solutions involving mechanical assemblies, process piping, and specialized production equipment.

The company offers a hands-on engineering environment where designers work closely with experienced engineers, production teams, and purchasing to bring equipment from concept through manufacturing. Because products are custom-built rather than mass-produced, employees have the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of projects and gain exposure to mechanical design, fabrication processes, system layouts, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term engineering career while developing advanced CAD and mechanical design skills. The company provides mentorship, technical training, and opportunities to work directly on equipment that is designed and manufactured in the United States.

Position Overview

The Mechanical Drafter / CAD Designer will support the engineering team by creating detailed manufacturing drawings, process drawings, 3D models, and bills of materials for custom industrial equipment. This individual will collaborate with engineers and manufacturing personnel to ensure designs are accurate, functional, and production-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings

• Generate fabrication, assembly, and process drawings

• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)

• Support engineering changes and design improvements

• Work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and purchasing teams

• Assist with prototype development and continuous improvement projects

Ideal Background

• Experience with Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar 3D CAD software

• Understanding of mechanical drawings and manufacturing processes

• Exposure to industrial equipment, process piping, plumbing systems, or sanitary piping is a plus

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Desire to learn and grow within a mechanical engineering environment

Why Someone Would Be Interested

• Opportunity to design custom equipment rather than repetitive products

• Direct exposure to engineering, manufacturing, and fabrication teams

• Strong mentorship from experienced engineers

• Career growth into more advanced design and engineering responsibilities

• Hands-on involvement with equipment built domestically for specialized industrial applications

• Competitive compensation, benefits, PTO, and technical development opportunities

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Danville, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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 Danville,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 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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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.