CAD Designer: SolidWorks for Industrial Equipment

ACTalent; Ohio; On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

ACTalent is seeking a CAD Designer in Ohio to transform engineering concepts into production-ready designs using SolidWorks. You will create detailed 2D/3D models, drawings, and assemblies for custom industrial equipment, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams.

The role emphasizes GD&T application, tolerancing, and documentation in a hands-on environment within a family-owned, cross-functional shop. Contract to hire with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Engineering, Drafting, or related field preferred.
• Experience designing custom equipment or machinery is a plus.
• Proficient reading of blueprints and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise detailed 2D/3D models and assembly drawings from sketches and specifications.
• Develop and update models using SolidWorks, including design tables.
• Apply tolerances and GD&T to ensure manufacturability.
• Translate design requirements into precise dimensions and tolerances.
• Ensure drawings communicate dimensions, materials and assembly intent for production.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams on design changes.
• Process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) per internal procedures.
• Maintain ISO 9001 compliance and internal documentation practices.
• Revise and optimize designs based on feedback from teams.
• Support design of custom industrial equipment including metal components.
• Perform basic calculations for dimensions, areas and volumes.

Skills

SolidWorks

2D/3D CAD

GD&T

Assembly drawings

Blueprint reading

Geometry calculations

Tolerance analysis

ISO 9001

Inconel design

Education

Associate degree or higher in Engineering, Drafting, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks Design Tables

Job description

ACTalent is seeking a CAD Designer in Ohio to transform engineering concepts into production-ready designs using SolidWorks. You will create detailed 2D/3D models, drawings, and assemblies for custom industrial equipment, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams.

The role emphasizes GD&T application, tolerancing, and documentation in a hands-on environment within a family-owned, cross-functional shop. Contract to hire with competitive hourly pay.