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Mechanical Drafter

$30 - $35 per hour

Actalent

Our client, a leader in the electrical field, is looking for a Mechanical Drafter to join their team on a contract basis in the Hamilton/Ancaster area.

We are seeking a Mechanical Drafter to create and revise detailed mechanical drawings for automated equipment and machinery. You will interpret and refine existing engineering designs into production-ready documentation and apply GD&T principles to ensure proper tolerancing and fit of components. Your role will involve developing detailed drawings for sheet metal components, welded assemblies, extrusion-based frames, robotic systems, and automation cells, as well as servo-driven mechanisms.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain assembly drawings, including sub-assemblies such as pick-and-place systems and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs).
  • Ensure proper part positioning, alignment, and fit within larger assemblies.
  • Collaborate with engineers and internal teams to support in-house automation builds.
  • Maintain drawing standards, revision control, and documentation accuracy.

Essential Skills

  • 3+ years of experience in mechanical drafting or design support.
  • Strong proficiency in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
  • Advanced experience with SolidWorks.
  • Proven ability to work independently and manage assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of mechanical components, assemblies, and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience detailing sheet metal, weldments, and mechanical assemblies.
  • Ability to interpret engineering designs and convert them into detailed manufacturing drawings.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to drawing accuracy.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hamilton, ON.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hamilton,ON.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services d’ingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives d’ingénierie et de science grâce à l’accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent l’échelle, l’innovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, l’Asie et l’Europe, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’être l’une des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de l’Engineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing tant pour le service client que pour les talents.

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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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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