Drafter

Job Title: Entry Level Drafter

Job Description

Join a dynamic team where you will utilize 2D Configura, similar to AutoCAD, to create detailed drawings for custom industrial safety cages, machine guards, and partitions. This role involves interacting with customers to understand their needs and guide them through project execution, including addressing inquiries about order status or installation processes.

Responsibilities

• Create technical drawings using 2D Configura for custom industrial safety solutions.
• Communicate effectively with customers to understand and fulfill their project requirements.
• Provide support and guidance on order status and equipment installation.
• Design and draft safety cages, machine guards, and partitions.
• Maintain professionalism in customer interactions to represent the company positively.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD, specifically AutoCAD.
• Strong drafting skills, either from educational courses or practical job experience.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with customers.
• Mechanical understanding and design skills.
• Drafting certificate or Associate's Degree in Drafting.
• Experience with AutoCAD 2D, either in school or through previous employment.

Work Environment

This position is within a small, laid-back shop that specializes in designing and manufacturing safety cages, machine guards, and partitions for industrial applications. The work environment is flexible, especially for students, with office presence required five days per week initially. After demonstrating dependability over 2 to 3 months, remote work is possible up to two days a week. The dress code is casual, reflecting the relaxed atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Gallatin, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Gallatin,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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