Mechanical Drafter in Rapid City, South Dakota

Job Title: Mechanical Drafter

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Mechanical Drafter, where you’ll prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information. You will develop design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) software. Your role involves coordinating with other workers to design, layout, or detail components and systems, resolving design or other problems, and ensuring that detailed specifications for components or machinery are developed accurately using computer-assisted equipment.

Hard Skills

• Mechanical design/drafting (heavy equipment or automotive preferred)

• AutoCAD and PTC Creo preferred

• Understanding of GD&T

• Basic knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models

• Basic knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology

• Basic knowledge of relevant computer applications such as CADD (Computer Aided Design and Drafting)

Soft Skills

• Creativity

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Analytical and problem-solving ability

• Team player

• Detail-oriented

Job Type

This is a long term contract position.

Work Site

This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Rapid City, South Dakota and some days remote.

Work Environment

Office

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.