Junior Mechanical Drafter & Tooling Coordinator

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

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.