Remote Mechanical Drafter — Fabrication-Ready CAD Expert

Uptalent.io; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Compensation

Flexible Schedule

Healthy Work-Life Balance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Drafter / CAD Technician to support its engineering team. This role involves creating fabrication-ready documentation for modular, steel-based systems. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in drafting and a strong background in SolidWorks or AutoCAD. This position offers highly competitive compensation, a flexible schedule, and the ability to work from home.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Drafter / CAD Technician (not junior-level).
• Strong ability to draft complete packages autonomously from engineering inputs.
• Solid experience with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD (Revit is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Produce 2D manufacturing and shop drawings for mechanical and structural systems.
• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed part drawings.
• Prepare BOMs, material lists, and fabrication documentation.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Fluent English

Drafting complete packages autonomously

Job description

We are seeking a Mechanical Drafter / CAD Technician to support our engineering team by taking full ownership of mechanical and structural drafting tasks. This role is focused on producing fabrication-ready documentation for modular, steel-based, and enclosure-type systems manufactured in-house.

The ideal candidate can work autonomously, receiving inputs from senior engineers and returning complete drafting packages ready for review or fabrication, with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce 2D manufacturing and shop drawings for mechanical and structural systems.
• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed part drawings.
• Prepare BOMs, material lists, and fabrication documentation.
• Support projects involving structural steel, sheet metal, enclosures, and modular systems.
• Coordinate with mechanical and electrical engineers to clarify design intent.
• Revise drawings based on engineering feedback and fabrication requirements.
• Manage multiple drafting tasks across concurrent projects.

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Drafter / CAD Technician (not junior-level).
• Strong ability to draft complete packages autonomously from engineering inputs.
• Solid experience with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD (Revit is a plus).
• Background in manufacturing, fabrication, or engineered systems.
• Experience producing fabrication-ready drawings.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Preferred Experience

• Structural steel fabrication and welded assemblies.
• Sheet metal enclosures, cabinets, or racks.
• Modular or containerized systems (ISO containers, enclosures).
• Industrial or manufacturing environments.

• Work From Home or anywhere
• Highly Competitive Compensation
• Work for the most exciting companies in the US
• Flexible Schedule
• Healthy Work-Life Balance