Mechanical Drafter

Actalent; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Short/long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a contract-to-hire professional for an Onsite role in Allentown, PA. The candidate will support Design Team efforts, read shop drawings, and contribute 3D drafting using Autocad and Revit, with Solidworks as an alternative.

Strong attention to detail and clear communication are required. Typical responsibilities include collaborating with Design Team Leader and manufacturing/project management teams to ensure accurate CAD outputs and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience with Autocad and/or Revit (Solidworks acceptable if no Revit).
• Ability to read/interpret shop drawings.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and ability to follow written directions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate daily with Design Team Leader and internal team members from DED, Manufacturing and Project Management.
• Interact with Design Team Leader and other internal team members from DED, Manufacturing and Project Management.

Skills

Autocad

Solidworks

Revit

Design

3d modeling

Education

Associates degree or related drafting experience

Job description

Description

MUST HAVE

• Experience with Autocad and/or Revit (will consider Solidworks if no Revit)
• Ability to read/interpret shop drawings
• Knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to follow written directions

The position is an integral part of the design team assigned to a project. This person will interact daily with Design Team Leader and other internal team members from DED, Manufacturing and Project Management.

Skills

Autocad, Solidworks, Revit, Design, 3d modeling

Top Skills Details

Autocad,Solidworks,Revit

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Associates degree or related drafting experience in Architectural or Structural design.
The ideal candidate needs strong 3D visualization skills, understanding of how systems and layers work together, and proficiency in both Revit and AutoCAD (especially for CNC router files).

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allentown, PA.
Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.45 - $28.85/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 Allentown,PA.

Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 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.

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

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.