CAD Detailer

Actalent; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Profit sharing

Bonuses

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Actalent in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a CAD Detailer for joist and steel deck design. You will convert customer drawings into clear detail drawings using AutoCAD 2D and support the full project lifecycle from design through delivery.

The role splits time between drafting and coordinating with customers and internal teams across North America, with a contract-to-hire path, onsite work, and training on a proprietary AutoCAD addin; strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on AutoCAD 2D drafting experience in construction or structural engineering.
• Ability to multitask across multiple projects with high organization.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and day-to-day tasks.
• Accountable to metrics, drawing accuracy, and quality.
• Willingness to learn proprietary addins and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Transform customer drawings into clear, manufacturable detail drawings using AutoCAD 2D for joist and deck systems.
• Create complete manufacturing plans and documentation for fabrication and delivery.
• Manage 56 concurrent projects with prioritization and deadlines.
• Use a proprietary AutoCAD 2D addin for detailing workflows.
• Coordinate with internal teams and customers to ensure requirements and approvals.
• Review decking designs and connections to meet load requirements.
• Participate in internal drawing checks and incorporate feedback.
• Support problem solving for design conflicts and schedule constraints.
• Maintain organized project tracking and documentation.

Skills

Multitasking

Organization

Detail-oriented

Communication

Team collaboration

Deadline driven

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Job description

Job Title: CAD Detailer Joist and Steel Deck Design

Job Description

The Detailer converts customer drawings into clear, manufacturable detail drawings using AutoCAD 2D and supports the full project lifecycle from design through delivery. In this role, you spend roughly half of your time creating detailed plans in AutoCAD 2D and the other half coordinating internally and with customers to resolve design issues, manage approvals, and ensure successful project completion. You work on multiple projects simultaneously, typically 56 at various stages, and receive training on a proprietary AutoCAD 2D addin used for joist and steel deck design.

Responsibilities

• Transform customer drawings and specifications into simple, accurate detail drawings using AutoCAD 2D for joist and steel deck building systems.

• Create complete manufacturing plans and documentation that allow production teams to fabricate and deliver structural steel joist and deck products to customers.

• Work on 56 projects at different stages of completion, prioritizing tasks and managing deadlines across multiple concurrent assignments.

• Use a proprietary AutoCAD 2D addin (training provided) to support joist and deck design, detailing, and structural steel detailing workflows.

• Coordinate regularly with internal teams, including detailers, team leads, checkers, and corporate support staff, to ensure drawings meet quality, accuracy, and project requirements.

• Communicate with customers and fabrication plants throughout the design approval process, clarifying requirements and resolving questions about loads, connections, and design details.

• Review decking design drawings and structural connections to confirm they meet structural load requirements and project specifications.

• Participate in internal drawing checks and reviews, incorporating feedback from team leads and checkers to improve accuracy and consistency.

• Support problem solving related to project delivery, including design conflicts, constructability issues, and schedule constraints.

• Maintain high levels of organization to track project status, documentation, and approvals across multiple jobs.

• Meet established metrics and performance expectations related to accuracy, quality of drawings, timeliness, and project deadlines.

• Adapt quickly to changing daytoday priorities and collaborate closely with team members in a fastpaced environment.

• Give and receive constructive feedback to continuously improve processes, drawing standards, and project outcomes.

• Contribute to a team structure that typically includes 46 detailers, a team lead, and a checker, supporting a collaborative and qualityfocused culture.

• Engage in training activities during the initial onboarding period, including reworking completed projects to learn detailing standards and project management processes.

Essential Skills

• Handson AutoCAD 2D drafting experience within a related industry (or school) such as construction, building design, or structural engineering.

• Strong ability to multitask and manage several projects simultaneously, with a high level of organization.

• Flexible mindset with the ability to adjust quickly to changing daytoday tasks and priorities.

• Comfort being held accountable to metrics, results, and the accuracy and quality of drawings produced.

• Goaloriented and deadlinedriven approach, with a strong focus on meeting project schedules and avoiding missed deadlines.

• Ability to give and receive feedback in a professional, constructive manner.

• Collaborative working style, contributing positively to teambased design and detailing efforts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with joist and/or steel deck design, especially in a structural steel or building systems environment.

• Direct experience with steel joist and deck fabrication processes or working with fabrication plants.

• Experience in structural steel detailing, joist design, or steel deck design.

• Experience in leadership, mentoring, or training within a drafting or detailing team.

• Interest in ongoing professional development, including potential use of tuition reimbursement and educational opportunities.

• Comfort working with proprietary software addins and learning new design tools and workflows.

Work Environment

This role is based in a structural steel joist and deck building systems environment, supporting specification, engineering, and detailing work for projects across North America. The Fort Wayne office supports production from multiple manufacturing plants in the United States and Mexico, providing exposure to a wide range of project types and locations. The work setting is fast paced, with important deadlines and a strong emphasis on accuracy and ontime delivery. You have your own cubicle within a newly renovated, openconcept office located in the Electric Works building in downtown Fort Wayne, featuring abundant natural light and convenient access to food and recreation options. The layout places detailers close to team leads and other colleagues to encourage collaboration and quick communication. The culture emphasizes being "flexible to the finish," trying new approaches, focusing on customer satisfaction, and providing strong employee incentives, including overtime opportunities, profit sharing, bonuses, paid time off, holidays, and programs such as tuition reimbursement and college scholarships. Dress is typical for a professional office environment, and you work primarily with officebased tools such as AutoCAD 2D and related design software in a steady, employeefocused organization that offers internal mobility and growth across different groups.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.25 - $23.25/hr.

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.

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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Wayne, IN.

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.

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 [e-mail] 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.