Job Information
Actalent CAD Drafter in La Grange, Illinois
Job Title: CAD Drafter (Entry Level)
Job Description
As a CAD Drafter, you will be responsible for generating layout drawings from customer-supplied CAD files, plans, and sketches. Your role includes creating accurate bills of material and detailed production and part drawings. You will design both standard products and customer-specific applications. This position is highly customer-facing, requiring regular interaction with customers and internal sales teams, often involving phone calls to clarify requirements. You will also be responsible for managing drawing workload and providing engineering and technical support to sales, production personnel, and customers. The role primarily involves drafting in CAD, generating quotes, and performing administrative tasks such as updating the ERP system, communicating shipping times, and providing general customer support. The focus is on speed, managing 5-10 drawings daily depending on scale, with drawings primarily involving intermediate-level CAD work for assembling fencing and similar structures.
Hard Skills
Associates, Bachelors Degree in CAD or CAD Certificate OR equivalent experience
Experience with AutoCAD
Experience with SolidWorks
Soft Skills
Ability to interact effectively with customers and internal teams
Capability to manage workload efficiently
Strong communication skills
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position
Work Environment
This individual will report directly to the Inside Sales/CAD Manager and will be part of a team of 4-6 other Drafters.
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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.