CAD Drafter

CAD Drafter Bridgeview, IL Job Details Temporary | Temp-to-hire $24 - $28 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications CAD software CAD Certification ERP systems Mid-level Technical support Schedule management Project management Associate's degree Drafting Client interaction via phone calls

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CAD Drafter Awesome opportunity for recent graduates with their Associates, CAD certification or Bachelors degree seeking opportunities drafting and interacting with customers. This role also offers quarterly bonuses based on performance! As a CAD Drafter, you will generate layout drawings from customer-supplied CAD files, plans, and sketches, and create accurate bills of material based on these drawings. This role is highly customer-facing, requiring you to interact regularly with customers and internal sales teams, often needing to clarify requirements via phone calls. Additionally, you will generate detailed production and part drawings, design both standard products and customer-specific applications, manage drawing workload, and provide engineering and technical support to sales, production personnel, and customers. The role primarily involves drafting in CAD (80% of the time) and generating quotes, with the remainder dedicated to administrative tasks. Responsibilities Generate layout drawings from customer-supplied CAD files, plans, and sketches. Create accurate bills of material based on drawings. Interact with customers and internal sales teams to clarify requirements. Generate detailed production and part drawings. Design standard products and customer-specific applications as required. Schedule and manage drawing workload. Provide engineering and technical support to sales, production personnel, and customers. Essential Skills Associates Degree in CAD or CAD Certificate. Experience with AutoCAD. Experience with SolidWorks. Proficiency in drafting and generating quotes. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience working with ERP systems. 3D SolidWorks experience is a plus. Project management experience. Experience working with metal-based products. Work Environment You will be part of a team of 4-6 other drafters and will report directly to the Inside Sales/CAD Manager. The work involves intermediate-level CAD work primarily focused on putting together fencing and similar structures, emphasizing speed over complexity. The company offers a stable, long-term opportunity and promotes from within. A bonus of up to 20K per year is available, paid out quarterly and based on hitting KPIs. This role is an excellent entry point into the company. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bridgeview, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Bridgeview,IL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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 Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.