Sheet Metal CAD Designer for Data Center Cabinets

Actalent; Allenton (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Allenton, WI, is seeking a CAD Designer to create precise 3D models and 2D production drawings for sheet metal cabinets used in data centers. Proficiency with SolidWorks or Creo (Pro/E) and experience in BOMs, DFM, and engineering change processes are essential for this role.

The position is contract to hire, onsite at a manufacturing plant, with a pay range of $30.00–$35.00 per hour. You will split time between the office and production floor, collaborating closely with engineering,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on mechanical CAD drafting and 3D modeling experience using SolidWorks or Creo (Pro/E).
• Certification in Pro/E and/or SolidWorks.
• Experience with sheet metal design and fabrication drawings.
• Experience with BOMs and engineering change processes.
• Associate degree in Mechanical Design, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and maintain 3D CAD models and 2D production drawings for mechanical and sheet metal components.
• Interpret customer CAD data and adjust designs for manufacturability and cost.
• Develop flat-pattern and formed-view drawings for sheet metal parts.
• Support engineering change processes including BOM updates and drawing releases.
• Troubleshoot drawing issues and propose practical solutions.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to maintain models and revision histories.
• Participate in new product development and NRE projects for DFMs.
• Ensure drawings are dimensioned and compliant with standards.
• Document work and communicate design changes using MS Office.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and quality teams for design handoffs.

Skills

Drafting and modeling

SolidWorks / Creo / Pro/E experience

BOMs experience

Communication skills

Sheet metal design knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Design, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo (Pro/E)

AutoCAD

Job description

Actalent in Allenton, WI, is seeking a CAD Designer to create precise 3D models and 2D production drawings for sheet metal cabinets used in data centers. Proficiency with SolidWorks or Creo (Pro/E) and experience in BOMs, DFM, and engineering change processes are essential for this role.

The position is contract to hire, onsite at a manufacturing plant, with a pay range of $30.00–$35.00 per hour. You will split time between the office and production floor, collaborating closely with engineering,