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2D Mechanical Drafter / Engineer, Custom Industrial Equipment

Richfield, WI, onsite, $55k to $75k

Field
Mechanical and design engineering
Location
Richfield, WI
Work model
Onsite
Level
Mid
Pay
$55k to $75k

What you would own

  • Produce comprehensive fabrication layouts, structural assembly schematics, and precise Bills of Materials (BOMs).
  • Collaborate directly with shop floor supervisors, welders, and machinists to verify that design specifications align with internal plant capabilities.
  • Build auxiliary 3D AutoCAD models or geometric renderings as needed to support customer design reviews and project spatial constraints.
  • Own diverse design scopes across core product lines, ensuring all structural, thermal, and mechanical performance requirements are satisfied.
  • Review and update historical drawing archives to improve material yield, enhance field service access, and shorten manufacturing cycle times.

What they are looking for

  • 2D AutoCAD Expertise: 3+ years of fast, accurate, and self-directed drafting experience utilizing 2D AutoCAD inside an active manufacturing plant.
  • Practical design background involving heavy industrial equipment, sheet metal fabrication, ductwork, piping networks, heat transfer, or fluid dynamics.
  • Design-for-Manufacturability Mindset: Practical engineering approach that considers welder access, shop tolerances, and real-world assembly efficiency.
  • Reliable work history demonstrating career longevity, quality craftsmanship, and dependable performance.
  • Established residency within a comfortable 45-minute daily driving radius of Washington County / Greater Milwaukee.
  • Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills) Thermal / HVAC Experience: Specific exposure to industrial burners, heat exchangers, air handling systems, or thermal processing equipment.
  • Familiarity with structural steel framing norms, SMACNA duct standards, or industrial pressure piping layouts.
  • 3D SolidWorks Proficiency: Secondary experience in 3D CAD platforms (SolidWorks or Inventor) for complex assembly modeling.

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