Mechanical Designer — Precision Tooling & Jigs

Actalent, Inc.; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA and transportation benefits

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Designer in Oshkosh, WI, for a contract-to-hire role.

You will create precise 3D CAD models and production drawings, focusing on welding jigs, dies, fixtures, and specialized tools to support manufacturing operations. You will also contribute to CNC programming and machining, using Autodesk Inventor and Fusion 360 CAM, while collaborating with engineering and production teams to ensure designs meet manufacturability, quality, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical design experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specs.
• Strong CAD skills with a focus on manufacturability and tooling designs.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate 3D CAD models and detailed production drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• Design welding jigs, dies, fixtures, and tooling to support production and quality control.
• Develop CNC programs using Fusion 360 CAM for tooling and fixtures.
• Operate CNC and manual machining equipment to fabricate tooling as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to ensure designs meet requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

CAD skills

Autodesk Inventor

Microsoft Office

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Fusion 360 CAM

SolidWorks

Job description

Actalent, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Designer in Oshkosh, WI, for a contract-to-hire role.

You will create precise 3D CAD models and production drawings, focusing on welding jigs, dies, fixtures, and specialized tools to support manufacturing operations. You will also contribute to CNC programming and machining, using Autodesk Inventor and Fusion 360 CAM, while collaborating with engineering and production teams to ensure designs meet manufacturability, quality, and safety standards.