CAD Designer: 2D/3D Drafting (Inventor & AutoCAD)

Actalent; Lake Crystal (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long‑term disability

HSA

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a CAD Designer in Lake Crystal, MN, to create precise 2D and 3D drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD for fabrication and manufacturing projects.

You will collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to translate concepts into manufacturable designs, applying mechanical design and sheet metal knowledge while ensuring accuracy and safety in production processes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing environment (1+ year) preferred.
• Experience with drafting and design in production or fabrication setting.
• Familiarity with Revit as an additional design tool.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project and shop drawings meeting technical requirements.
• Create accurate 2D and 3D drawings using Inventor and AutoCAD for fabrication.
• Answer design questions to assist fabrication teams.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to implement process improvements based on feedback.
• Provide complete design information to support safe manufacturing processes.
• Maintain clear communication with internal teams, vendors and customers on requirements and timelines.
• Apply mechanical design and sheet metal knowledge for manufacturable designs.
• Prepare and update drafting documentation reflecting changes and progress.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Mechanical design

2D/3D drafting

Fabrication environments

Communication skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Education

Associate degree in technical field

Tools

Revit

Job description

Actalent is seeking a CAD Designer in Lake Crystal, MN, to create precise 2D and 3D drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD for fabrication and manufacturing projects.

You will collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to translate concepts into manufacturable designs, applying mechanical design and sheet metal knowledge while ensuring accuracy and safety in production processes.