Home Based Autodesk Inventor Drafter Jobs in Texas

Mechanical designer/drafter

Join an innovative company specializing in the design and manufacture of wall systems for retail, construction, showroom, hospitality, and medical environments. The Drafter/Designer will be responsible for creating detailed technical drawings, assemblies, and 3D models that support custom manufacturing projects from concept through production.

• Develop and maintain detailed technical drawings, assemblies, and 3D models based on project requirements and design specifications.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet manufacturing and quality standards.
• Review and revise drawings to incorporate design changes and project updates.
• Ensure drawings and documentation comply with applicable industry standards and building codes.
• Manage drawing revisions and maintain organized project documentation within company systems.
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members as needed.
• Continuously improve drafting and modeling processes through the use of CAD best practices and evolving software tools.

• 5+ years of experience in drafting, detailing, and 3D modeling within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Experience creating production drawings, assemblies, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Vault, PDM systems, or similar CAD data management tools.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, and blueprint interpretation.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with Revit.
• Experience designing products for the fixture, architectural products, modular systems, or related industries.
• Exposure to SolidWorks and the ability to adapt to Autodesk Inventor environments.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting, Design, or a related field.

This is a Contract position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $55.00/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)

This is a hybrid position in Fort Worth,TX.

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

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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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