Entry Level CAD Detailer

Actalent; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Quarterly bonuses

Paid time off

Strong benefits

Tuition reimbursement and college as

Job summary

Actalent in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Detailer to transform customer drawings into detailed manufacturing plans for structural steel joist and deck systems using AutoCAD 2D. The role splits time between precise drafting and coordinating with internal teams and customers, with training provided on a proprietary AutoCAD add-in.

Based in our Fort Wayne office, you will work on multiple projects, review drawings for accuracy, support project delivery, and maintain organized documentation.

Qualifications

• AutoCAD drafting experience in construction/structural detailing.
• Create detailed 2D drawings from customer drawings.
• Understand structural loads and connections.
• Experience with design approval processes and client coordination.
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
• Flexible to changing priorities and teammate collaboration.
• Accountable to drawings' metrics and quality.
• Deadline-driven mindset and feedback culture.
• Adaptable to company detailing standards.

Responsibilities

• Convert customer drawings into simplified 2D detail drawings.
• Develop manufacturing plans for joist/deck systems to meet requirements.
• Use proprietary AutoCAD add-in to support detailing processes.
• Manage 5–6 projects simultaneously across stages.
• Collaborate with leads, checkers, and other detailers for accuracy.
• Coordinate with customers and fabrication plants during approvals.
• Assist with loads, connections, and decking design issues.
• Participate in drawing reviews to ensure standards and quality.
• Track progress and maintain project documentation.
• Engage in training to learn detailing standards and PM approach.
• Adapt quickly to changing daily priorities within a team.
• Maintain high accuracy and quality in all drawings.

Skills

AutoCAD drafting

Joist design

Decking design

Client coordination

Project multitasking

Quality review

Team collaboration

Tools

Proprietary AutoCAD add-in

Job description

Job Title: Detailer

Job Description

The CAD Detailer supports the design and fabrication of structural steel joist and deck building systems by transforming customer drawings into detailed manufacturing plans using AutoCAD 2D. This role spends approximately half of the time producing precise detail drawings and the other half coordinating with internal teams and customers to resolve design issues and ensure successful project delivery. The position is part of the joist and deck design team based in Fort Wayne, IN, working on multiple projects at various stages and using a proprietary AutoCAD add-in that will be taught during training.

Responsibilities

• Review customer drawings and specifications and convert them into simplified, accurate detail drawings using AutoCAD 2D.

• Develop complete manufacturing plans for structural steel joist and deck systems to ensure products can be fabricated and delivered according to customer requirements.

• Use a proprietary AutoCAD 2D add-in (training provided) to support efficient and standardized detailing processes.

• Work on 5–6 projects simultaneously at different stages of completion, managing priorities and deadlines effectively.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including team leads, checkers, and other detailers, to review drawings and ensure quality and accuracy.

• Coordinate with customers and fabrication plants throughout the design approval process, addressing questions, clarifications, and design changes as needed.

• Assist with problem solving related to structural loads, connections, and decking design to ensure safe and efficient structures.

• Participate in drawing reviews with the team lead and checker to verify compliance with standards, accuracy, and constructability.

• Support project delivery by tracking progress, meeting project deadlines, and maintaining organized documentation for each project.

• Engage in training and development activities by reworking completed projects to learn the company’s detailing standards, processes, and project management approach.

• Adapt quickly to changing day-to-day tasks and priorities, contributing to a collaborative and flexible team environment.

• Maintain high levels of accuracy and quality in all drawings and documentation and be accountable to defined metrics and performance expectations.

• Provide and receive constructive feedback within the team to continuously improve processes, quality, and efficiency.

• Demonstrate strong organization and multitasking skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines without compromising quality.

Essential Skills

• AutoCAD drafting experience within a related industry such as construction, building design, or structural detailing.

• Ability to create detailed 2D drawings and convert customer drawings into clear, buildable plans.

• Understanding of structural loads and connections, including the ability to review decking design drawings and connection details.

• Familiarity with design approval processes and experience working with clients or fabrication plants through approval cycles.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

• Flexibility to adjust quickly to changing priorities and day-to-day tasks while maintaining collaboration with team members.

• Comfort with being held accountable to metrics, results, and the accuracy and quality of drawings.

• Goal-oriented and deadline-driven mindset, with a strong focus on meeting project deadlines.

• Ability to give and receive feedback constructively in a team environment.

• Capacity to adapt to the company’s culture and collaborative attitude.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with joist and/or decking design in a structural steel environment.

• Any prior experience working with structural steel joist and deck systems.

• Experience in leadership, mentoring, or training within a drafting or detailing team.

• Interest in long-term career growth within a large, stable organization that offers internal mobility across teams and groups.

• Motivation to pursue additional education or training, supported by tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.

Work Environment

The role is based in a casual yet deadline-driven office environment where accuracy and timely project delivery are highly valued. Each Detailer has an individual cubicle within an open-concept office that promotes collaboration and easy access to team leads and colleagues. The Fort Wayne office is located in the newly renovated Electric Works building in downtown Fort Wayne, offering a modern workspace with abundant natural light and convenient access to nearby food and recreation options. The team structure typically includes groups of 4–6 detailers with a team lead and a checker, fostering a supportive review and mentoring culture. The office supports production for multiple fabrication plants across the United States and Mexico, providing exposure to projects from various regions. The organization emphasizes a culture of flexibility and customer focus, consistently trying new approaches and prioritizing customer satisfaction. Employees benefit from a steady workload with opportunities for overtime, a profit-sharing bonus program, quarterly bonuses, paid time off, holidays, and strong benefits once converted to a permanent role. The company also offers tuition reimbursement and college scholarships to support continued education and professional development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.75 - $23.75/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. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Wayne,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 27, 2026.

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.

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