Drafter: Industrial Fabrication Drawings & Projects

Interlake Mecalux, Inc.; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Interlake Mecalux, Inc. in Melrose Park, IL seeks a skilled Drafter to join our engineering team. You will analyze production drawings, develop new manufacturing projects, and ensure accuracy of dimensions, materials, and assembly details.

The role emphasizes organization, multi-project management, and collaboration with manufacturing teams to improve production efficiency and support new product development.

Qualifications

• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating industrial fabrication drawings.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, bending processes, and structural steel profiles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and databases with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and review production drawings and fabrication plans.
• Develop technical drawings and new manufacturing projects.
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, materials, and assembly details.
• Maintain and organize technical drawing databases and project documentation.
• Support manufacturing teams with technical clarification and drawing interpretation.
• Identify production challenges and propose practical engineering solutions.

Skills

Drafting proficiency

Mechanical design

Reading/interpreting drawings

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Drafting or mechanical design training

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Interlake Mecalux, Inc. in Melrose Park, IL seeks a skilled Drafter to join our engineering team. You will analyze production drawings, develop new manufacturing projects, and ensure accuracy of dimensions, materials, and assembly details.

The role emphasizes organization, multi-project management, and collaboration with manufacturing teams to improve production efficiency and support new product development.