Drafter

Job Title:

Drafter

Job Description

As a Drafter, you will assist in planning and preparing detailed drawings by applying standardized drawing techniques from detailed sketches, verbal instructions, and notes under the direction of an engineer. You will collect initial drawings, calculations, and design ideas from engineers, and combine relevant data into coherent and complete initial design models for review and modification.

Responsibilities

+ Apply company, client, and project drafting standards and procedures to draft control schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment connection diagrams.

+ Coordinate with engineers and project managers to understand project requirements and verify design details according to company standards and best practices.

+ Provide a range of drawing production work including problem analysis, layout, detailing, and drafting on projects of substantial variety and complexity.

+ Collaborate in drafting activities with designers and drafters in other disciplines.

+ Communicate and correspond with internal design resources and external clients and personnel.

+ Execute design changes and project drawing revisions.

+ Maintain CAD proficiency and work toward mastering current CAD systems.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in AutoCAD

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Experience with Microstation

+ Knowledge of design and drafting techniques

+ CAD proficiency

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Associate of Science in Drafting

+ Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology

+ Familiarity with Solidworks, Revit, and Civil 3D

Work Environment

The work environment involves using advanced CAD systems and working with a team of engineers, project managers, and other drafters. The role requires effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 Kansas City,MO.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 26, 2026.

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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