CAD Drafter
About The Position
Aegis is partnered with growing automation and machinery manufacturer in Lake Forest, IL that is looking for a CAD Detailer / Drafter to support highly customized equipment builds in the food processing and packaging space. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning concepts into clean, production-ready drawings and wants exposure to real machines being built on the floor. You’ll work closely with engineering and the shop, finalizing drawings, managing BOMs, and helping move designs from concept into production. The environment is hands-on, collaborative, and focused on developing talent long-term. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants more than just drafting — the team is focused on developing this role into a future design engineer over time.
Requirements
- 1–3+ years of CAD/drafting or detailing experience
- Strong SolidWorks proficiency
- Experience with parts or assemblies made in a machine shop or fabrication environment
- Comfortable spending some time on the shop floor
- Detail-oriented, curious, and eager to learn
Responsibilities
- Prepare and finalize machine and part drawings using SolidWorks
- Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and manufacturability
- Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Release drawings into ERP to support production
- Act as a bridge between engineering and the shop floor
- Support assembly by answering questions and making drawing revisions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
