Entry-Level AutoCAD Detailer

Entry-Level AutoCAD Detailer

Interested in learning more? Contact Chaney Cornell directly with your resume and interest to chcornell@actalentservices .com

Job Description

Join a leading fabricator of structural steel joist and deck building systems as a Detailer. Based in Fort Wayne, IN, you will transform customer drawings into detailed AutoCAD 2D plans, coordinating closely with internal teams and clients to ensure successful project delivery. This role offers a great opportunity for growth within a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Convert customer drawings into detailed AutoCAD 2D plans for manufacturing.
• Coordinate with internal teams and clients to resolve issues and ensure project delivery.
• Manage 5-6 projects simultaneously at various stages of completion.
• Utilize proprietary AutoCAD 2D add-ins to enhance detailing processes.
• Participate in reviewing drawings with Team Leads and ensure quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Experience with AutoCAD drafting in construction, building design, or related industries.
• Understanding of structural loads and connections.
• Ability to review and approve decking design drawings and connections.
• Familiarity with the approval process for designs and project management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in joists and/or decking design.
• Leadership or training experience.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Flexible mindset with the ability to adjust to daily tasks.
• Goal-oriented and deadline-driven with strong accountability for results.

Why Apply?

• Clear career growth and internal mobility opportunities across teams, roles, and locations

• Competitive hourly pay with regular increases tied to experience and performance

• Consistent overtime (2.5-5 hours/week) paid at 1.5x, providing strong earning potential

• Additional compensation components

• Opportunity to build highly valuable, niche technical skills in structural steel joist and decking systems

• Hands-on role with a balanced workload:

• 50% AutoCAD 2D drafting

• 50% project coordination and problem-solving

• Exposure to the full project lifecycle, from customer drawings to manufacturing and delivery

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously (typically 5-6), keeping work engaging and fast-paced

• Structured onboarding with training on proprietary AutoCAD tools and processes

• Collaborative team environment with team leads and experienced "checkers" supporting development

• Opportunity to gain both technical expertise and client-facing/project management experience

Work Environment

Work in a casual and employee-focused environment in the newly renovated Electric Works building in downtown Fort Wayne. Enjoy a collaborative open office with natural light, individual cubicles, and proximity to Team Leads. The company culture emphasizes flexibility, innovation, and customer satisfaction, with great incentives and opportunities for growth. Benefit from a supportive team and the potential for career advancement across various departments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.25 - $23.25/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 Fort Wayne,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2026.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

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