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Chicago, IL 60632 | $60,000–$80,000 | Full-Time, Onsite
Looking for a drafting role where your drawings actually make it from the screen to the shop and into real-world equipment?
We’re seeking a Mechanical Drafter to join a small, established engineering team supporting specialized pipeline and gas-line equipment. This is a hands-on environment where you’ll work closely with engineering, operations, and leadership to create and maintain production-ready drawings, models, and assemblies.
This is a 100% onsite position in Chicago, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Remote and hybrid work are not available.
Mechanical Drafter Benefits and Compensation:
- $60,000–$80,000 annual salary, based on experience
- Health insurance with 100% of the employee premium paid
- 50% of family health insurance premiums paid
- Profit-sharing opportunity
- Monday–Friday daytime schedule
- Stable, established organization with a long-tenured team
- Direct access to engineering, operations, and senior leadership
- Hands-on exposure to specialized mechanical equipment and real-world applications
Mechanical Drafter Requirements & Qualifications:
- Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent training in Mechanical Drafting, Mechanical Design, or a related discipline
- Experience creating 2D drawings and 3D mechanical models
- Working knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD
- Strong understanding of mechanical components, dimensions, materials, fit-ups, and assemblies
- Ability to read, review, revise, and create detailed production drawings
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working 100% onsite and collaborating directly with engineering and operations
Must Haves:
- Create detailed part, assembly, and production drawings from concepts, sketches, and existing designs
- Build and revise 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD
- Verify dimensions, materials, component fit-ups, and assembly completeness before drawings are released
- Research technical information from vendors, catalogs, and product specifications when developing models
- Work directly with the engineering team to troubleshoot component and product issues
- Maintain organized relationships between models, assemblies, and drawing files
Mechanical Drafter Preferred Background & Skills:
- Experience with piping systems, pressure components, mechanical layouts, or industrial equipment
- Pipeline, natural gas, utility, pressure-vessel, or related industrial experience
- Familiarity with ASME and/or API standards
- Experience working with fabricated or welded components
- Exposure to manufacturing, fabrication, installation, or field operations
- Experience working in a smaller organization where engineering and operations collaborate closely
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work through design issues with multiple departments
JOB ID: 180434
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Cassandra Williams