Onsite Mechanical Drafter — CAD & Drafting for Engineers

RFA Engineering; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Health Savings Account

Vision Insurance

Company Paid / Supplemental Life

Company Paid Long-Term Disability

Supplemental Short-Term Disability

Traditional 401k & Roth 401k

Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care

Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Education Assistance

Job summary

RFA Engineering is seeking entry‑level Mechanical Drafter to join the Rapid City client site. You will create and modify 3‑D CAD models and drawings, maintain BOMs, and document engineering changes under guidance from senior staff.

You will work with engineers and project leads to ensure design accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with standards, while growing CAD skills and documentation practices in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or relevant experience in mechanical drafting or CAD.
• Experience with mechanical drafting, CAD modeling, or related coursework.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Experience with PLM or PDM software.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify 3‑D CAD models and engineering drawings for components and assemblies.
• Prepare detailed manufacturing drawings in accordance with applicable standards.
• Review models and drawings for accuracy, completeness, manufacturability, and compliance.
• Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing to engineering drawings.
• Create and maintain engineering change documentation for new and revised designs.
• Use PLM software to store CAD files, BOMs, and process changes.
• Assist engineers in troubleshooting design, modeling, and drawing issues.
• Collaborate with engineers and project leads to clarify drawing requirements.
• Convert concepts into accurate technical models and drawings.
• Maintain organized technical documentation and project records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in mechanical drafting

High School diploma or better

Tools

PTC Creo

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Microsoft Office

Job description

RFA Engineering is seeking entry‑level Mechanical Drafter to join the Rapid City client site. You will create and modify 3‑D CAD models and drawings, maintain BOMs, and document engineering changes under guidance from senior staff.

You will work with engineers and project leads to ensure design accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with standards, while growing CAD skills and documentation practices in a collaborative environment.