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Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking a draftsman/mechanical engineer to recreate legacy 2D drawings and build SolidWorks CAD models for review. You will verify tolerances, weldments, BOMs, and manufacturing methods, and interpret older hand drawings.

Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD LT is essential for 2D drafting. 2+ years CAD experience and strong attention to detail are required, with opportunities to grow within a unique engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 2+ years CAD drafting / mechanical modeling experience.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (parts/assemblies) and AutoCAD LT for 2D drafting.
• Ability to interpret legacy 2D drawings.
• Attention to detail and understanding of manufacturing methods.

Responsibilities

• Recreate legacy 2D drawings into SolidWorks CAD models.
• Verify tolerances, interferences, weldments, and BOMs.
• Identify inconsistencies or design issues.
• Create 2D drawings for components using AutoCAD LT.
• Interpret older or hand-drafted drawings.

Skills

Mechanical CAD drafting

SolidWorks

AutoCAD LT

Interpret legacy drawings

Manufacturing methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD LT

Job description

DRAFTSMAN/MECHANICAL ENGINEER NEEDED FOR A UNIQUE AND EXCITING COMPANY WITH ROOM TO GROW.

OVERVIEW

Assist with recreating legacy 2D drawings and creating SolidWorks CAD models of each component for engineering review and verification. The role will involve interpreting past paper drawings to create new SolidWorks models, verifying basic manufacturing and assembly aspects (tolerances/interferences, weldments, BOM’s), and identifying/flagging inconsistencies or potential design issues. Once the SolidWorks 3D model assembly is verified, 2D drawings of each component will be made using AutoCAD LT.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree/diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Drafting, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical drafting/CAD modeling (internships acceptable).
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (parts, assemblies, some drawings).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD LT for 2D drafting.
• Ability to interpret older or hand-drafted 2D drawings.
• Good understanding of mechanical components and manufacturing methods.
• Strong attention to detail.

Preferred / Nice to Have:

• Basic GD&T knowledge (not required).
• Weld callout knowledge.
• Experience with manual machining and welding of metal components.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment following the law. Including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.