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Actalent Mechanical Drafter in Jacksonville, Florida

Job Title: Mechanical Drafter

Job Description

We are seeking 15 Mechanical Drafters, 7 Designers, and 6 Engineers to support a new program with the Navy. This program focuses on developing simulators for Navy aircraft. Our current team of 14 drafters requires expansion to meet the workload demands.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create shop drawings for military aircraft and simulators

  • Perform solid 3D modeling; a background in sheet metal is advantageous

  • Manage large assemblies, including sheet metal, parts, sub-assemblies, hardware, and imported files

  • Enhance modeling skills, provide software training, and suggest improvements for Design Engineers

  • Create shop drawings for custom equipment, including weldments

  • Design and draft complex parts and assemblies with mechanical design/integration skills

  • Manage small/large CAD assemblies and associated drawings

  • Utilize a PDM Product Management Database

  • Read and interpret blueprints and schematics per product

  • Design CAD models per customer specifications and order sheets

  • Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers to deliver drafts for customer review

  • Work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing deadlines

  • Troubleshoot and adapt model files from CAD library to meet customer specifications

  • Apply knowledge of GD&T for manufacturing sheet metal

Hard Skills

  • 2-3 years design experience

  • SolidWorks

  • AutoCAD

Soft Skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects

  • Attention to detail

  • Strong troubleshooting skills

  • Effective communication skills

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Jacksonville, Florida.

Work Environment

Collaborative team environment focused on supporting Navy aircraft simulator development.

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.

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