CAD Technician and Drafting Specialist Mechanical Design

Actalent; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long‑term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Onsite work in Champaign

Job summary

Actalent in Champaign, IL is seeking a CAD Technician to collaborate with engineers to create and refine detailed drawings for new and existing products. You will manage changes and serve as a key administrator within the CAD system, gaining hands-on experience with engineering workflows.

The role emphasizes autonomy, high accuracy, and ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The contract position offers standard hours and onsite work in Champaign, with a pay range of

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD software, with strong ability to create, modify, and manage detailed drawings.
• Experience using Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD tools to support mechanical design and documentation.
• Solid understanding of mechanical design principles, including the ability to refine initial concepts and fill in design gaps.
• Ability to interpret example prints and marked‑up drawings and implement changes accurately.
• Experience managing drawing workflows through formal approval processes.
• Understanding of version control practices and documentation standards in engineering environments.
• Ability to juggle priorities and manage a high volume of projects and requests from multiple engineers.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow direction while driving tasks to conclusion independently.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to complete accurate and detailed drawings for new products.
• Implement drawing changes based on marked‑up drawings or example prints, ensuring all updates are precise and aligned with engineering intent.
• Support the development of potential new designs through creative collaboration with the engineering team.
• Assist in refining initial design concepts and filling in design gaps to create complete, manufacturable drawings.
• Work within the CAD management system to upload drawings, check statuses, and advance drawings through the approval process.
• Act as a CAD administrator for a small engineering team, ensuring smooth operation of CAD tools and processes.
• Stay current with the latest CAD software updates and features, and apply new capabilities to improve drawing quality and efficiency.
• Maintain and update drawing templates as needed to align with current standards and best practices.
• Manage drawing workflows through defined approval processes, ensuring proper documentation and traceability.
• Apply version control and adhere to documentation standards within the engineering environment.
• Balance and prioritize multiple projects and requests from several engineers at the same time.
• Work independently to drive assigned tasks to completion while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Autodesk Inventor

Mechanical design

Interpret prints

Workflow management

Version control

Multiple projects

Attention to detail

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Actalent in Champaign, IL is seeking a CAD Technician to collaborate with engineers to create and refine detailed drawings for new and existing products. You will manage changes and serve as a key administrator within the CAD system, gaining hands-on experience with engineering workflows.

The role emphasizes autonomy, high accuracy, and ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The contract position offers standard hours and onsite work in Champaign, with a pay range of