Remote SolidWorks Drafter for Fabrication Packages

Actalent; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a SolidWorks Drafter to create fabrication-ready models, shop drawings, and detailed documentation for experiential environments and custom installations. You will collaborate with fabrication teams, translate concepts into buildable components, and manage multiple active projects with minimal supervision.

Proficiency in Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or Inventor is essential, along with strong fabrication experience and a workstation capable of drafting.

Qualifications

• 1–5+ years of drafting experience, preferably in a fabrication-focused environment.
• Proficiency in at least one parametric 3D modeling platform: Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or Inventor.
• Strong experience creating detailed technical drawings and shop drawings for fabrication.
• Ability to produce complete fabrication packages, including assemblies, details, and documentation.
• Fabrication industry experience, including support of custom-built projects.
• Experience in custom fabrication, architectural fabrication, retail displays, experiential environments, exhibit fabrication, or scenic fabrication.
• Ability to translate design concepts into buildable components and production-ready drawings.
• Willingness to provide shop drawing samples as part of the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, fabrication-ready 3D models and assemblies using parametric modeling software such as Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or Inventor.
• Create detailed technical drawings and shop drawings that clearly communicate engineering intent and fabrication requirements.
• Produce complete fabrication packages, including assemblies, details, and supporting documentation for custom-built projects.
• Translate design concepts into buildable components suitable for experiential environments, retail displays, exhibits, scenic builds, and architectural or custom fabrication projects.
• Support multiple active custom fabrication projects simultaneously, maintaining high accuracy and consistency in all documentation.
• Collaborate directly with fabrication and production teams to interpret production requirements quickly and incorporate feedback into drawings and models.
• Communicate engineering and fabrication concepts clearly through drawings and written documentation to support fast-turn fabrication projects.
• Manage workload independently while working remotely, meeting project deadlines and supporting accelerated production schedules.
• Take direction from production and engineering stakeholders and convert guidance into precise shop drawings and fabrication documentation.
• Provide actual shop drawing samples as part of the interview process to demonstrate capability and quality of work.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced project environment with minimal daily oversight, remaining responsive and self-sufficient.
• Support projects that move rapidly from concept to production by updating drawings and documentation as designs evolve.

Skills

Drafting experience

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Shop drawings

Fabrication experience

Tools

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Actalent is seeking a SolidWorks Drafter to create fabrication-ready models, shop drawings, and detailed documentation for experiential environments and custom installations. You will collaborate with fabrication teams, translate concepts into buildable components, and manage multiple active projects with minimal supervision.

Proficiency in Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or Inventor is essential, along with strong fabrication experience and a workstation capable of drafting.