CAD Drafter

Mechanical Designer/Drafter

Our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer/Drafter to join their growing team. The company designs, fabricates, and installs air handling systems for pulp and paper facilities. This person will be part of the design department and will be trained how to support their business. The design department is responsible for working with the customer, fabrication shop, and field crews. They take specifications for what customers are requesting and design from start to finish.

The designers travel to customer sites and take field measurements. They use existing drawings from the customer and the data collected, draw project specifications, send to the customer for approval, make adjustments as requested, and provide estimates based on cost of materials and installation.

- Design ductwork and mechanical systems for industrial air handling systems, using AutoCAD 3D (sometimes 3D).

- Produce detailed drawing packages from design documents and field measurements.

- Perform tasks required to complete field measurements and detailed note taking.

- Responsible for all stages of design, from concept through detailing.

- Perform material takeoffs.

Drafting, CAD, mechanical, design, AutoCAD, structural, air systems, industrial design.

Drafting, CAD, mechanical.

- Must have 2 years of drafting experience. Mechanical or structural CAD experience preferred.

- Formal training in AutoCAD, through a certification program or technical degree is a plus.

- Experience with mechanical air systems design or structural fabrication design.

- Skills or background associated with mechanical construction/fabrication disciplines is highly preferred (plumbing, piping, sheet metal, ductwork).

- Ability to perform tasks required to complete field measurements and detailed note taking.

- Willingness and ability to travel required, with per diem pay.

Must show up looking professional every day. They are casual dressed, but need to wear things professional….jeans and a nice shirt tucked in. Look neat.

Work ethic is very important. They want people that are early to work and willing to work hard to get the job done.

This is a contract to hire position based out of Pensacola, FL.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $38.00/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).

This is a fully onsite position in Pensacola, FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

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