Mechanical Designer/Drafter

Actalent; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Designer/Drafter in Katy, TX to work on pump refurbishment and design. Candidates should have experience in CAD and SolidWorks, capable of working with customer specifications and providing structural designs. This onsite position offers competitive hourly pay and various employee benefits. Applicants will initially undergo training with potential for a hybrid role based on performance.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of technical experience in drafting.
• Experience with pumps and structural skids preferred.
• Technical degree is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Gather dimensions in the shop for structural and skid portions of pumps.
• Design and draft pumps, gear reducers, and electrical panels based on customer specifications.
• Focus primarily on 3D design.

Skills

CAD

SolidWorks

3D design

Education

Technical degree in drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

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Job Description

This position is ideal for a skilled individual with a technical experience in drafting or relevant work experience, who enjoys working with customer specifications and refurbishing old pumps. The role involves going out to the shop to gather dimensions and working on the structural and skid portions of pumps, including building beams and placing pumps and motors on skids.

Job Title: Mechanical Designer

Job Description

This position is ideal for a skilled individual with a technical experience in drafting or relevant work experience, who enjoys working with customer specifications and refurbishing old pumps. The role involves going out to the shop to gather dimensions and working on the structural and skid portions of pumps, including building beams and placing pumps and motors on skids.

Responsibilities

• Gather dimensions in the shop and work on structural and skid portions of pumps.
• Build beams and place pumps and motors on skids.
• Design and draft pumps, gear reducers, electrical panels, and base or skids for units based on customer orders.
• Work with weldments and primarily focus on 3D design.
  
  

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of technical experience in CAD.
• 2+ years of experience using SolidWorks.
• Experience with structural skids and building beams.
• Must have experience with pumps.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using AutoCAD.
• Experience with piping is recommended but training will be provided.
• Technical degree in drafting is nice to have but not required.
  
  

Work Environment

This role will initially require training for approximately one month, after which it may transition to a hybrid role based on management discretion. The site is located in Katy, TX, and is new, offering a vibrant and dynamic work setting. The company divides orders into standard and package sections, focusing mostly on 3D design. There is a large backlog, ensuring job stability and continuity.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/hr.

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 Katy,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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