SolidWorks Drafter
, Illinois
$65,000.00/year
Industrial & Manufacturing
Job ID: 63153895
Job Description
HIRING IMMEDIATELY: SOLIDWORKS DRAFTER IN CHICAGO, IL
Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for a SolidWorks Drafter to join our team in Chicago, IL. This individual will be responsible for creating, updating, and documenting accurate 3D models and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings for fabricated products and assemblies. This position directly supports production efficiency, quality control, quoting accuracy, manufacturing documentation, and ERP integration using the Fulcrum system. Apply online and kickstart your career today!
Pay, Schedule, and Location
- Starting at $62,000 to $70,000/yearly, paid weekly
- Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
- Full time schedule
- Located in Chicago, IL
Duties and Responsibilities
- Create and maintain accurate 3D models and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks for sheet metal parts, assemblies, POP displays, cabinets, and related hardware.
- Apply SolidWorks sheet metal best practices, including sheet metal features, flat patterns, bend tables, and appropriate manufacturing tolerances.
- Document critical manufacturing information, including dimensions, GD&T where applicable, material specifications, material gauge, finishes, powder coating requirements, weld symbols, hardware, and assembly instructions.
- Update and convert legacy drawings, PDFs, sketches, and other documentation into native SolidWorks files as part of ongoing digitization efforts.
- Collaborate with production personnel to revise drawings and designs to improve manufacturability, reduce costs, enhance quality, and support efficient production.
- Assist with generating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Export and prepare manufacturing and customer files in formats including DXF, DWG, STEP, and PDF for quoting, customer uploads, and shop-floor use.
- Participate in design reviews, production floor walks, and cross-functional meetings to understand how engineering drawings translate into laser cutting, forming, welding, powder coating, and assembly operations.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by developing drawing templates, standardized notes libraries, documentation standards, and drawing checklists aligned with ISO-based quality practices.
- Maintain an organized electronic file structure and ensure drawings, models, and related documentation are accurately stored and maintained within the ERP system.
- Work collaboratively with engineering, production, operations, sales, and customer teams to ensure manufacturing documentation accurately reflects project and production requirements.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a two- or four-year program in Mechanical Engineering, CAD/Drafting, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field.
- Basic familiarity with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software.
- Previous sheet metal fabrication, drafting, engineering, or manufacturing experience is strongly preferred but not required; training will be provided.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when creating and reviewing technical documentation.
- Strong spatial reasoning and mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to interpret sketches, customer specifications, engineering drawings, legacy documentation, and physical components.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage assigned projects following initial training and direction.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with production and cross-functional teams in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
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(Salary range based on experience)
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