New and Exciting Opportunity for Solidwork Custom Fabrication Drafter in Brooklyn!
Job Description
You will be instrumental in CAD drafting, engineering, and 3D modeling, significantly influencing the design direction and engineering methods of each assigned project. Your duties include generating, reviewing, and distributing technical drawings and cut files for various projects. You will ensure that departmental tasks remain on schedule and are prioritized according to the production timeline. Additionally, you will support the Digital Fabrication Office with departmental enhancements, new techniques, and standard engineering practices. You will also be responsible for addressing any unexpected challenges that arise.
Responsibilities
- Generate, review, and distribute technical drawings and cut files for assigned projects.
- Ensure departmental tasks remain on schedule and are prioritized according to the production timeline.
- Support the Digital Fabrication Office with departmental enhancements, new techniques, and standard engineering practices.
- Address any unexpected challenges that arise.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in Solidworks is mandatory.
- Skilled in creating technical drawings, renderings, and cut files using CAD/3D modeling software.
- Ability to interpret project concepts based on sketches, renderings, and/or other provided information.
- Experience in developing technical drawings, renderings, and 3D models in accordance with project budgets, fabrication capabilities, finishing capabilities, and installation requirements.
- Must come from a custom fabrication background.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Proficiency in AutoCAD is recommended.
- Knowledge of Rhino is beneficial.
- Understanding of home building hardware, furniture hardware, cabinetry hardware, retail fixture hardware, signage, and tradeshow hardware.
- Comprehensive understanding of standard and special wood, metal, and plastic-based engineered sheet goods, including their applications, properties, dimensions, and availability.
- Competence and awareness of the company's fabrication, finishing, CNC machining, and tooling capabilities.
Work Environment
The work environment involves a dynamic setting where you will interact with cutting-edge technologies and equipment used in digital fabrication. The workplace thrives on innovation and encourages the adoption of new techniques in standard engineering practices. The role requires adherence to project timelines and the ability to adapt to any unforeseen challenges, ensuring a smooth workflow in the production process.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $42.00/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 Brooklyn,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 2025.
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.
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.
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