Mechanical Drafter

Nbutexas; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Family health insurance

Profit-sharing

Daytime schedule

Stable organization

Direct access to leadership

Hands-on exposure

Job summary

Nbutexas in Chicago, IL is seeking a Mechanical Drafter to join a small engineering team supporting pipeline and gas-line equipment. This hands-on role involves producing and maintaining production-ready drawings, 2D and 3D models, and assemblies with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

You will work closely with engineering, operations, and leadership onsite Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with no remote option. The position offers a $60,000–$80,000 salary and benefits including health insurance,

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent training in Mechanical Drafting, Mechanical Design, or a related discipline.
• Experience creating 2D drawings and 3D mechanical models.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of mechanical components, dimensions, materials, fit-ups, and assemblies.
• Ability to read, review, revise, and create detailed production drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working 100% onsite and collaborating directly with engineering and operations.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production drawings, models, and assemblies for production use.
• Build and revise 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Verify dimensions, materials, component fit-ups, and assembly completeness before drawings are released.
• Research technical information from vendors, catalogs, and product specifications when developing models.
• Work directly with the engineering team to troubleshoot component and product issues.
• Maintain organized relationships between models, assemblies, and drawing files.

Skills

2D drawings

3D models

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Dimensioning

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Drafting or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Chicago, IL 60632 | $60,000–$80,000 | Full-Time, Onsite

Looking for a drafting role where your drawings actually make it from the screen to the shop and into real-world equipment?

We’re seeking a Mechanical Drafter to join a small, established engineering team supporting specialized pipeline and gas-line equipment. This is a hands-on environment where you’ll work closely with engineering, operations, and leadership to create and maintain production-ready drawings, models, and assemblies.

This is a 100% onsite position in Chicago, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Remote and hybrid work are not available.

Mechanical Drafter Benefits and Compensation:

• $60,000–$80,000 annual salary, based on experience
• Health insurance with 100% of the employee premium paid
• 50% of family health insurance premiums paid
• Profit-sharing opportunity
• Monday–Friday daytime schedule
• Stable, established organization with a long-tenured team
• Direct access to engineering, operations, and senior leadership
• Hands-on exposure to specialized mechanical equipment and real-world applications

Mechanical Drafter Requirements & Qualifications:

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent training in Mechanical Drafting, Mechanical Design, or a related discipline
• Experience creating 2D drawings and 3D mechanical models
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Strong understanding of mechanical components, dimensions, materials, fit-ups, and assemblies
• Ability to read, review, revise, and create detailed production drawings
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working 100% onsite and collaborating directly with engineering and operations

Must Haves:

• Create detailed part, assembly, and production drawings from concepts, sketches, and existing designs
• Build and revise 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Verify dimensions, materials, component fit-ups, and assembly completeness before drawings are released
• Research technical information from vendors, catalogs, and product specifications when developing models
• Work directly with the engineering team to troubleshoot component and product issues
• Maintain organized relationships between models, assemblies, and drawing files

Mechanical Drafter Preferred Background & Skills:

• Experience with piping systems, pressure components, mechanical layouts, or industrial equipment
• Pipeline, natural gas, utility, pressure-vessel, or related industrial experience
• Familiarity with ASME and/or API standards
• Experience working with fabricated or welded components
• Exposure to manufacturing, fabrication, installation, or field operations
• Experience working in a smaller organization where engineering and operations collaborate closely
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work through design issues with multiple departments

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Cassandra Williams