Entry Level Mechanical Drafter/Designer

Actalent; York (York County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Entry Level Mechanical Drafter/Designer & Tooling Coordinator in York, PA to support manufacturing operations with tooling management and drafting duties. You will create and revise detailed CAD drawings, monitor tool crib inventory, and ensure production readiness while following safety and company procedures.

The role requires up to 2 years in drafting or tooling, strong SolidWorks skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in drafting, tooling, manufacturing, or a closely related field.
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software, with SolidWorks experience strongly emphasized.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings accurately.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and its application to tooling and component drawings.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage inventory and maintain accurate records.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with production leadership and other team members.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in both drafting and inventory management tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage tool crib inventory, including tooling, fixtures, gauges, hardware, and related production supplies to support ongoing production needs.
• Purchase, receive, organize, and store tooling and production support materials in a secure and orderly manner.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities to ensure uninterrupted production and timely availability of tooling and supplies.
• Prepare, stage, and distribute tooling and materials for scheduled production runs, ensuring that all required items are available and properly documented.
• Communicate tooling shortages, inventory concerns, and availability issues clearly and promptly to production leadership.
• Maintain accurate records for tooling, dies, and equipment entering or leaving the facility to ensure traceability and inventory control.
• Ensure the tool crib remains secure, organized, and compliant with company standards and established procedures.
• Create and maintain accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings for dies, tooling, equipment, assemblies, and fabricated components.
• Develop detailed drawings from sketches, layouts, existing CAD files, fabricated parts, and verbal or written instructions.
• Revise drawings based on engineering change requests, marked‑up prints, and evolving production requirements.
• Apply drafting standards, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles, and established engineering practices to all drawings and revisions.
• Perform calculations involving geometry, trigonometry, and algebra to support tooling design and manufacturing processes.
• Follow safe work practices and keep the work area clean, organized, and compliant with safety guidelines.
• Adhere to documented policies and procedures as designated by the Employee Handbook and Local Work Rules, including the appropriate Code of Conduct while on company property.
• Perform related duties as assigned to support manufacturing, tooling, and documentation activities.

Skills

2D/3D CAD drafting

SolidWorks

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Inventory management

Communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Drafting/CAD

Manufacturing experience preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Title: Entry Level Mechanical Drafter/Designer & Tooling Coordinator

The Mechanical Drafter/Designer & Tooling Coordinator supports manufacturing operations by managing tooling, gauges, fixtures, and related production equipment, while also creating and revising detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings. This role ensures tooling availability, inventory accuracy, and production readiness through organized tooling management and precise technical documentation. The position combines hands‑on production support with drafting responsibilities and requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage tool crib inventory, including tooling, fixtures, gauges, hardware, and related production supplies to support ongoing production needs.
• Purchase, receive, organize, and store tooling and production support materials in a secure and orderly manner.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities to ensure uninterrupted production and timely availability of tooling and supplies.
• Prepare, stage, and distribute tooling and materials for scheduled production runs, ensuring that all required items are available and properly documented.
• Communicate tooling shortages, inventory concerns, and availability issues clearly and promptly to production leadership.
• Maintain accurate records for tooling, dies, and equipment entering or leaving the facility to ensure traceability and inventory control.
• Ensure the tool crib remains secure, organized, and compliant with company standards and established procedures.
• Create and maintain accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings for dies, tooling, equipment, assemblies, and fabricated components.
• Develop detailed drawings from sketches, layouts, existing CAD files, fabricated parts, and verbal or written instructions.
• Revise drawings based on engineering change requests, marked‑up prints, and evolving production requirements.
• Apply drafting standards, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles, and established engineering practices to all drawings and revisions.
• Perform calculations involving geometry, trigonometry, and algebra to support tooling design and manufacturing processes.
• Follow safe work practices and keep the work area clean, organized, and compliant with safety guidelines.
• Adhere to documented policies and procedures as designated by the Employee Handbook and Local Work Rules, including the appropriate Code of Conduct while on company property.
• Perform related duties as assigned to support manufacturing, tooling, and documentation activities.

Essential Skills

• 0-2 years of experience in drafting, tooling, manufacturing, or a closely related field.
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software, with SolidWorks experience strongly emphasized.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings accurately.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and its application to tooling and component drawings.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage inventory and maintain accurate records.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with production leadership and other team members.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in both drafting and inventory management tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Drafting, CAD Technology, or a related technical field is preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing environment that combines office-based CAD work with hands‑on interaction in the tool crib and production areas. The typical schedule consists of 10‑hour workdays from Monday through Thursday and an 8‑hour workday on Friday (current schedule). The position involves working around production equipment, tooling, and fabricated components, requiring adherence to safety practices and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Collaboration with production leadership and other team members is frequent, and the environment values reliability, precision, and a proactive approach to supporting manufacturing operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of York, PA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.33 - $58.18/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in York,PA.

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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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