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1st Shift AutoCAD Drafter

$22 - $26 per hour

Actalent

Job Title: AutoCAD Drafter

The AutoCAD Drafter redraws customer parts, primarily sheet metal components, in AutoCAD and prepares them for production by programming them in SigmaNEST and supporting downstream processing activities. This role offers strong training opportunities for individuals with foundational AutoCAD skills who want to grow their drafting and manufacturing knowledge in a collaborative environment.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, including the ability to create and modify drawings accurately.

Basic Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel.

Experience with AutoCAD gained through an associate degree program or on-the-job experience.

Willingness to learn and train on additional tools and processes related to part programming and production.

This is a first-shift position with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. with some flexibility toward the end of the shift and typical days not extending past 4:30 p.m.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockford, IL.

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.

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 Contract to Hire position based out of Rockford, IL.

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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.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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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.

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