Mechanical Drafter

Sterling Engineering
Carbondale, PA

We’re hiring a Mechanical Drafter in Carbondale, PA, for a direct hire opportunity with a growing industrial manufacturer. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys hands-on design work, problem-solving, and seeing their drawings come to life on the production floor. This role offers a hybrid work schedule, providing a balance of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.


What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role in supporting manufacturing by creating detailed fabrication drawings and working closely with engineering, production, and customer teams.

  • Create fabrication and shop drawings for industrial manufacturing projects
  • Develop perforation patterns, tooling layouts, and material selections
  • Interpret customer prints and ensure specs and tolerances are met
  • Generate CAD files (PDF, DXF) for production and programming
  • Support R&D and new product development efforts
  • Maintain drawing history, tooling data, and engineering documentation
  • Collaborate across teams to support production and customer satisfaction


What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years of drafting/design experience (AutoCAD or similar)
  • 3+ years in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Strong ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings
  • Experience with sheet metal, tooling, and manufacturing processes
  • Solid problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Comfortable working both independently and with cross-functional teams


Compensation & Benefits

  • 💰 $50K–$55K base salary
  • 🎯 Monthly bonus opportunity up to 30%
  • 🩺 Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Paid Holidays

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