Mechanical Designer/drafter

Actalent; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent in Louisville, KY is seeking a Mechanical Designer/Drafter to produce detailed part and assembly drawings for mechanical equipment. The role emphasizes parts and assemblies over whole systems, using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.

You will collaborate with customers and internal teams, verify drawings for manufacturability, and support fabrication with accurate BOMs and installation drawings. This onsite role includes overtime during peak season and some travel to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Experience creating part, weldment, and assembly drawings.
• Experience with steel fabrication drawings (1/4 inch or thicker).
• Ability to use a tape measure accurately to check dimensions.
• Associate's degree in drafting or equivalent.
• Experience in a fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed part, weldment, and assembly drawings using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.
• Interpret existing drawings and revise or update designs as needed.
• Create installation drawings and ensure all title block information follows internal standards.
• Generate Bills of Materials and specify required materials such as sheet metal, structural steel, bearings, reducers, hardware, and related components.
• Support the fabrication shop by answering questions, resolving design issues, and ensuring drawings are manufacturable.
• Communicate with customers and internal teams to clarify project details or equipment requirements.

Skills

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Part/assembly drawings

Fabrication drawings

Steel fabrication drawings

Tape measurement

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in drafting or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Designer/Drafter

The role involves spending the majority of the day at a CAD station, developing detailed part and assembly drawings for mechanical equipment such as drying equipment, conveyors, air filtration, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment. The focus will be on parts and assemblies rather than whole systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed part, weldment, and assembly drawings using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.
• Interpret existing drawings and revise or update designs as needed.
• Create installation drawings and ensure all title block information follows internal standards.
• Generate Bills of Materials and specify required materials such as sheet metal, structural steel, bearings, reducers, hardware, and related components.
• Research previous job documentation and drawing archives for reference and reuse opportunities.
• Review job information provided on internal job sheets and accurately enter and track job data in internal engineering databases.
• Support the fabrication shop by answering questions, resolving design issues, and ensuring drawings are manufacturable.
• Conduct measurements of equipment components and assemblies for reverse‑engineering or validation purposes.
• Communicate with customers and internal teams to clarify project details or equipment requirements.
• Follow engineering workflow procedures for drawing creation, checking, approval, archiving, and release for fabrication.
• Assist team members with coordinated engineering tasks and shared projects.
• Perform engineering filing, data entry, and general documentation management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, spending 75% of time using it.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, spending 25% of time using it.
• Experience creating part drawings, assembly drawings, and fabrication drawings.
• Experience with steel fabrication drawings, typically 1/4 inch or more.
• Ability to use a tape measure accurately to check part dimensions.
• Attention to detail and a willingness to contribute in various areas.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience with Autodesk Inventor.
• Associate's degree in drafting or equivalent.
• Experience working in a fabrication environment.

Work Environment

The work involves sitting at a desk in a personal workspace, focusing on tasks with minimal social interaction. Direction for daily tasks will be provided, and questions should be addressed proactively. Extra hours are required from October to March during the busy season. The role may involve up to 15% travel to customer sites for measurements. The company offers a relaxed environment with a strong sense of community, good health benefits, and opportunities for growth within a dynamic organization.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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 Louisville,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.