Mechanical Designer: Jig, Fixture & Tooling Innovator

Actalent; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

PTO / Vacation

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Designer in Oshkosh, WI to create precise 3D CAD models and production drawings, design welding jigs, forming dies, fixtures, and specialized tools for manufacturing. You will also assist with CNC programming and shop-floor implementation.

The role requires hands-on mechanical aptitude, strong CAD skills, and experience with Inventor and CAM software. This is a fully onsite contract-to-hire position in Oshkosh, with competitive hourly pay and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor for 3D modeling and production drawing creation.
• Experience CAD drafting or mechanical design in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, dimensions, and manufacturing specifications.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and measurement techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate 3D CAD models and detailed production drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• Develop clear and manufacturable drawings from customer prints, physical samples, hand sketches, and other available information.
• Design welding jigs, forming dies, checking fixtures, specialized tools, and in-process checking aids to support production and quality control.
• Assist with the design and manufacture of specialized in-house tools and equipment used in manufacturing operations.
• Use Autodesk Fusion 360 CAM software to develop CNC programs for tooling, fixtures, and related components.
• Assist with operating CNC and manual machining equipment to manufacture welding jigs, dies, fixtures, and other tooling as needed.
• Support prototype and tooling production from initial design through final implementation on the shop floor.
• Troubleshoot design, tooling, and production-process issues and propose effective, practical solutions.
• Recommend changes to manufacturing methods, material handling, equipment layouts, and other processes to improve quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and tooling teams to ensure designs meet functional, quality, and manufacturability requirements.
• Maintain accurate design documentation, CAD files, and revision histories in accordance with internal standards.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

3D CAD modeling

Reading drawings

Manufacturing processes

Measuring tools

Office suite

Collaboration

Tools

Autodesk Fusion 360 CAM

SolidWorks

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Designer in Oshkosh, WI to create precise 3D CAD models and production drawings, design welding jigs, forming dies, fixtures, and specialized tools for manufacturing. You will also assist with CNC programming and shop-floor implementation.

The role requires hands-on mechanical aptitude, strong CAD skills, and experience with Inventor and CAM software. This is a fully onsite contract-to-hire position in Oshkosh, with competitive hourly pay and comprehensive