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Grove City, OHContract$20–25/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The CAD Drafter / Designer supports a manufacturing design team by creating and modifying 2D AutoCAD drawing packages from customer specifications, bills of materials, and established standards. The role includes processing revisions, interpreting technical documentation, and supporting engineering and manufacturing teams. It is a contract-to-hire, fully onsite position in Grove City, Ohio, with first-shift flexible start times, training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities.
Skills & qualifications
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Full job description
CAD Drafter /Designer
Job Description
We are seeking a CAD Drafter / Designer to support a
manufacturing design team by creating and modifying 2D AutoCAD drawing packages
using customer specifications, bills of materials, and established drawing
standards. This role focuses on developing customer-facing drawings, processing
design revisions, and supporting engineering efforts through accurate
documentation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and
interested in growing a career in drafting, design, or engineering.
Responsibilities
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Create and modify 2D AutoCAD drawings based on customer and project requirements.
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Develop drawing packages utilizing specification sheets, bills of materials, and standard drawing libraries.
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Review and revise drawings to incorporate design changes and customer requests.
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Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
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Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to support project execution.
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Maintain organized drawing records and documentation.
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Ensure drawings meet established quality and drafting standards.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives and design-related projects.
Top Skills & Qualifications
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AutoCAD experience required
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Experience creating or modifying 2D technical drawings
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
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Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
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Effective communication and teamwork abilities
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Additional Skills & Qualifications
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Associate degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred
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CAD certification or technical drafting coursework considered
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Manufacturing experience preferred
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Automotive industry experience is a plus
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Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn new concepts quickly
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Positive attitude and desire for long-term career growth
What This Opportunity Offers
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Extensive training and mentorship from experienced designers and engineers
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Clear advancement opportunities into Senior Designer and Engineering roles
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Collaborative team environment with cross-functional exposure
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Flexible first-shift schedule options
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Quarterly performance-based bonus opportunity
Schedule:
Monday-Friday | First Shift | Flexible Start Times Available (5:00 AM-8:00 AM)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grove City, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grove City, OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Grove City,OH.
About Actalent
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.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,152 open Designer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$20–25/hr
- US median$23/hr366 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $22.50/hr, is close to the US median midpoint ($23/hr) — in the middle half of Designer hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 78 open Designer jobs in Ohio and 2,152 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Ohio
- Home Depot19 open
- Accenture8 open
- Burns & McDonnell4 open
- Experience
- Designer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 8 years (1,192 postings).
- Education
- 439 of the 2,152 open Designer jobs (20%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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