Mechanical Designer/Drafter - AutoCAD & SolidWorks

Award Staffing; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term disability

401k

Paid sick time

Job summary

Award Staffing is seeking a Designer/Drafter in Hudson, WI to create precise 2D drawings and develop 3D models using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, preparing detailed component drawings from layout concepts.

You'll compile production packets, BOMs, and shop drawings, and collaborate with Engineering and Purchasing. A degree or 3–6 months of drafting experience, GD&T knowledge, and the ability to read drawings are required; metal fabrication background is a plus.

Qualifications

• College degree/technical school certificate OR 3-6 months of related hands-on drafting/design experience.

Responsibilities

• Drafting & Design: Create accurate mechanical drawings and 2D/3D models using SolidWorks and AutoCAD; prepare detailed component drawings from initial layout concepts.
• Production Prep & Job Packets: Prepare complete job packets for all production departments, including shop drawings, cut lists, and programming for flame-cut parts.
• Bill of Materials (BOM) & Sourcing: Research required materials for custom projects and compile accurate Bills of Materials.
• Prototyping & Collaboration: Assist in constructing prototypes and validating designs in close coordination with the Engineering and Purchasing teams.
• Engineering Calculations: Calculate dimensions, tolerances, and standard allowances when not explicitly stated.
• Documentation & Records: Organize, update, and maintain existing design records and drawing files.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D drafting

SolidWorks 3D modeling

GD&T (geometric tolerancing)

Blueprint reading

Mechanical drawings interpretation

MS Office (Excel/Outlook)

Education

College degree or technical certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Award Staffing is seeking a Designer/Drafter in Hudson, WI to create precise 2D drawings and develop 3D models using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, preparing detailed component drawings from layout concepts.

You'll compile production packets, BOMs, and shop drawings, and collaborate with Engineering and Purchasing. A degree or 3–6 months of drafting experience, GD&T knowledge, and the ability to read drawings are required; metal fabrication background is a plus.