Mechanical Drafter

Location: Dallastown

A well known defense products manufacturer is looking to hire a mechanical drafter to join their team located in Dallastown PA .

Description

Using design layouts, models and other information, create design drawings for use by manufacturing

Support CAD Designers by creating working drawings for basic shelters and mechanical and electrical modifications including rack installations, ECU installations, entry panel installations, lighting, power distribution and other ancillary items

Understand customer Technical Data Package requirements for the program

Incorporate drawing changes

Follow all CAD standards and procedures used by Gichner Shelter Systems

Meet CAD schedules and budgets

Review drawings for completeness and accuracy

Follow configuration requirements for documentation control

Interface with other departments to support the project

Contribute to product improvement, standardization and department improvement projects

Other duties may be assigned

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 years technical training, or equivalent experience

Proficient in 2D AutoCAD

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallastown, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $31.25/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Dallastown,PA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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 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 Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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