CAD Mechanical Designer | AutoCAD/Inventor Draftsman

Actalent; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Louisville, KY is seeking a Mechanical Designer/Drafter to produce detailed part and assembly drawings for drying equipment, conveyors, and related mechanical systems using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor. The role emphasizes fabrication drawings over full system designs.

You will interpret drawings, generate BOMs, support fabrication, and collaborate with customers and internal teams. This contract-to-hire position requires 1–2 years Inventor experience and an associate degree, with

Qualifications

• Detail and assembly drawings for mechanical equipment and fabrications.
• Experience with fabrication drawings and 1/4 inch or larger steel drawings.
• Ability to measure parts accurately with a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed part, weldment, and assembly drawings in AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Create installation drawings and ensure title block standards.
• Generate Bills of Materials and specify required fabrication materials.
• Review drawings, debug designs, and update as needed.
• Support fabrication shop and resolve design issues for manufacturability.
• Enter and track job data in internal databases and communicate with customers.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong drafting fundamentals

Ability to read/interpret drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in drafting or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Actalent in Louisville, KY is seeking a Mechanical Designer/Drafter to produce detailed part and assembly drawings for drying equipment, conveyors, and related mechanical systems using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor. The role emphasizes fabrication drawings over full system designs.

You will interpret drawings, generate BOMs, support fabrication, and collaborate with customers and internal teams. This contract-to-hire position requires 1–2 years Inventor experience and an associate degree, with