CAD & Manufacturing Support Specialist (Entry-Level)

Actalent; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Simple IRA with 100% match up to 3%

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Pontiac, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Assistant to support the engineering team with day-to-day tasks and CAD-related activities. This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates seeking hands-on experience in manufacturing and steel fabrication within a small, family-owned environment.

You will review drawings, perform measurements, and help maintain engineering documentation while collaborating closely with production staff to ensure smooth coordination between

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic CAD exposure and ability to navigate drawings.
• Ability to read, navigate, and dimension drawings.
• Comfortable with daily computer use and data entry.
• Interest in manufacturing and steel fabrication.
• Ability to work well in a team in a shop-focused environment.
• Strong attention to detail for measurements and technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Support Manufacturing Engineers with day-to-day tasks to assist workload on new projects and customers.
• Use CAD software to pull and review files, navigate drawings, and support documentation.
• Review and interpret drawings, taking measurements and dimensions accurately.
• Assist with creating, updating, and organizing manufacturing process documentation.
• Work with steel material specifications and basic fabrication concepts in daily tasks.
• Enter, update, and retrieve data within the ERP system with training provided.

Skills

CAD experience

Reading drawings

Data entry

Team player

Manufacturing interest

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems

Job description

Actalent in Pontiac, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Assistant to support the engineering team with day-to-day tasks and CAD-related activities. This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates seeking hands-on experience in manufacturing and steel fabrication within a small, family-owned environment.

You will review drawings, perform measurements, and help maintain engineering documentation while collaborating closely with production staff to ensure smooth coordination between