SolidWorks Drafter Intern — Hands-On Metal Fabrication

Accurate Personnel

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 70,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Accurate Personnel is seeking a SolidWorks Drafter internship in Chicago to support a precision sheet metal operation. The role focuses on creating and updating 3D models and 2D drawings for fabricated products, with ERP integration using Fulcrum.

You will work with production, sales, and engineering teams, translating designs into shop-ready documentation and BOMs, gaining hands-on experience across laser cutting, forming, welding, powder coating, and assembly.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a two- or four-year program in Mechanical Engineering, CAD/Drafting, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
Basic familiarity with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain accurate 3D models and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks for sheet metal parts, assemblies, POP displays, cabinets, and related hardware.
Apply SolidWorks sheet metal best practices, including flat patterns, bend tables, and appropriate tolerances.
Document dimensions, GD&T, material specifications, finishes, weld symbols, hardware, and assembly instructions.
Update legacy drawings and PDFs into native SolidWorks files as part of digitization.
Collaborate with production to revise drawings to improve manufacturability and reduce costs.
Export manufacturing and customer files in DXF, DWG, STEP, and PDF for quoting and shop-floor use.