SolidWorks Mechanical Drafter - Tooling & Production CAD

Natoli Engineering; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Natoli Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Drafter to support a fast-paced engineering team in new product development, production tooling, and quality initiatives. The role requires proficiency in 3D CAD, especially SolidWorks, and the ability to read blueprints and work orders.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in Mechanical CAD Drafting or equivalent experience, with 1–2 years in drafting and familiarity with steel types.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Mechanical CAD Drafting or equivalent experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD is required.
• General knowledge of drafting tolerances and dimensions.
• Ability to read blueprints and work orders.
• Knowledge of steel types.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Utilize SolidWorks to create detailed tablet or tool drawings based on specific customer needs.
• Revise drawings based on customer feedback.
• Check work orders against drawings to verify adherence to customer specifications and standards.
• Create tooling print for production from work orders.
• Maintain accuracy of CAD files, technical documentation, and mechanical BOM.

Skills

Drafting basics

Blueprint reading

Tolerances & dimensions

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical CAD Drafting

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

Natoli Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Drafter to support a fast-paced engineering team in new product development, production tooling, and quality initiatives. The role requires proficiency in 3D CAD, especially SolidWorks, and the ability to read blueprints and work orders.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in Mechanical CAD Drafting or equivalent experience, with 1–2 years in drafting and familiarity with steel types.