Drafter

Actalent; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Hébergement et repas (if applicable)

Job summary

Actalent in Knoxville, TN is seeking a skilled Drafter to review existing mechanical drawings, models, and documentation to identify discrepancies between released designs and current production equipment. You will update SolidWorks models and detailed drawings to reflect as-built conditions.

Responsibilities include revising BOMs, assembly documentation, and work instructions, and ensuring all records meet configuration management and revision control requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical design, drafting, or CAD experience in a manufacturing environment.
• SolidWorks experience with part modeling, assemblies, and production drawings.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, manufacturing processes, and assembly practices.

Responsibilities

• Review existing mechanical drawings, models, and documentation to identify discrepancies.
• Partner with manufacturing personnel to understand field modifications and design changes.
• Update SolidWorks models and detailed manufacturing drawings to reflect as-built conditions.
• Revise and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs), assembly documentation, and work instructions.
• Ensure documentation meets internal configuration management and revision control requirements.
• Create and maintain fabrication, assembly, and production drawings for mechanical systems.
• Support engineering teams by documenting design improvements and incorporating feedback.
• Verify drawing accuracy, dimensions, tolerances, and documentation completeness before release.
• Work independently to prioritize projects and drive documentation updates to completion.

Skills

Mechanical design drafting

SolidWorks proficiency

Interpret drawings and processes

Detail-oriented

Communication & collaboration

Independent work

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Drafting/Design/Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Drafter

We are seeking a skilled Drafter to review existing mechanical drawings, models, and documentation packages. The goal is to identify discrepancies between released designs and current production equipment. You will work closely with manufacturing personnel, technicians, assemblers, and engineers to understand field modifications and determine the rationale behind design changes. Your role will involve updating SolidWorks models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings to reflect as-built conditions. Additionally, you will revise and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs), assembly documentation, work instructions, and associated engineering records. Ensuring all documentation meets internal configuration management and revision control requirements is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Review existing mechanical drawings, models, and documentation to identify discrepancies.


• Partner with manufacturing personnel to understand field modifications and design changes.


• Update SolidWorks models and detailed manufacturing drawings to reflect as-built conditions.


• Revise and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs), assembly documentation, and work instructions.


• Ensure documentation meets internal configuration management and revision control requirements.


• Create and maintain fabrication, assembly, and production drawings for mechanical systems.


• Support engineering teams by documenting design improvements and incorporating feedback.


• Verify drawing accuracy, dimensions, tolerances, and documentation completeness before release.


• Work independently to prioritize projects and drive documentation updates to completion.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of mechanical design, drafting, or CAD experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks, including part modeling, assemblies, and production drawings.


• Experience working with electromechanical products and CAD.


• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, manufacturing processes, and assembly practices.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy.


• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with shop floor personnel.


• Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently and investigate issues with minimal direction.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• AutoCAD experience.


• Experience supporting custom electromechanical equipment, machinery, or industrial systems.


• Familiarity with ECOs (Engineering Change Orders), revision control, and configuration management processes.


• Experience maintaining BOMs, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.


• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Drafting, Design, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.

Work Environment

The work environment is dynamic, requiring collaboration with manufacturing personnel and engineers. You will primarily use SolidWorks and occasionally AutoCAD to update and maintain drawings and documentation. The role demands a detail-oriented mindset and the ability to work independently to prioritize and complete projects. You will be part of a team that values accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Knoxville, TN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/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.

• 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)

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.

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.

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