Mechanical Drafter

Actalent • Wilkesboro, NC • 2d ago

Job Title: Entry Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

The Mechanical Drafter will play a key role in the success of the organization by creating accurate mechanical drawings, supporting product development, and collaborating closely with engineering, sales, and production teams. This role focuses on mechanical drafting, CNC programming and nesting, and active involvement in engineering projects, processes, budgets, and timelines to ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule.

Responsibilities

Serve as an engineering design and technical resource for engineering, sales, production teams, and internal and external customers.

Work directly with the Engineering Manager and the Engineering Draft Team to address questions and resolve issues raised by engineering, sales, and operations staff.

Check and confirm the accuracy and completeness of drawings and related work performed by the engineering draft team.

Develop detailed part drawings from structural drawings and prepare these part drawings for nesting.

Use nesting software to prepare and review part nests prior to sending them to the post-processor, then review and post nests for fabrication.

Assist in various research and development initiatives to identify opportunities for new projects and improved processes.

Essential Skills

Proven mechanical drafting experience.

Hands-on experience with SolidWorks for mechanical design and drafting.

AutoCAD drafting experience, including the ability to pull out features and develop and manipulate parts.

Ability to review newly created parts and prepare them for the nesting operation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Certification in SolidWorks and/or other 3D modeling software.

Certification in AutoCAD.

Experience supporting CNC programming and nesting processes.

Interest in participating in research and development initiatives to improve products and processes.

Willingness to expand skills in mechanical design, drafting, and related engineering functions

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wilkesboro, NC.

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wilkesboro,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 for other accommodation options.

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.

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