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Drafter

Design Hire LLC

Job Location:

Fort Dodge, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 20 - 31

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted: 16 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 14 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Design Hire is seeking a Drafter on behalf of our client a collaborative engineering and manufacturing organization where precision design and hands-on production expertise come together to support quality-driven projects. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys turning engineering concepts into practical designs while working alongside a team that values innovation craftsmanship and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will contribute to projects involving mechanical design fabrication and manufacturing from concept through completion.

Key Responsibilities

Create and modify detailed mechanical drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks to support engineering fabrication and manufacturing projects.
Apply knowledge of metal fabrication welding material applications and assembly processes to develop practical and manufacturable designs.
Prepare and maintain engineering drawings specifications and technical documentation to support project execution and production requirements.
Coordinate with engineers manufacturing personnel and project teams to incorporate design changes resolve drawing discrepancies and meet project schedules.
Utilize Microsoft Office 365 and ERP systems to organize project information support work order creation and assist with inventory and material tracking.

Qualifications

Experience with SolidWorks CAD software including mechanical design and drawing creation.
Proficiency in SolidWorks Simulation for evaluating mechanical designs and supporting engineering decisions.
Background in 2D mechanical drafting and 3D mechanical modeling.
Familiarity with structural engineering concepts hydraulics and manufacturing operations.
Understanding of engineering specifications production requirements and mechanical assembly methods.
Ability to interpret technical information and communicate effectively with engineering and production teams.
Strong attention to detail organization and problem-solving skills.
CAD certification is preferred or a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Employment Eligibility: If hired a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

Required Skills:

Mechanical Drawing Creation & Modification Technical Documentation Engineering Drawings & Specifications Metal Fabrication Processes Structural Engineering Welding Material Applications Manufacturing Processes Assembly Processes Hydraulics Inventory & Material Tracking Work Order Creation

Required Education:

BS Degree

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