Goodwin Recruiting

Overview

We’re seeking a Mechanical Drafter to join a small, established engineering team supporting specialized pipeline and gas-line equipment. This is a hands-on environment where you’ll work closely with engineering, operations, and leadership to create and maintain production-ready drawings, models, and assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed part, assembly, and production drawings from concepts, sketches, and existing designs.
• Build and revise 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Verify dimensions, materials, component fit-ups, and assembly completeness before drawings are released.
• Research technical information from vendors, catalogs, and product specifications when developing models.
• Work directly with the engineering team to troubleshoot component and product issues.
• Maintain organized relationships between models, assemblies, and drawing files.

Requirements

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent training in Mechanical Drafting, Mechanical Design, or a related discipline.
• Experience creating 2D drawings and 3D mechanical models.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of mechanical components, dimensions, materials, fit-ups, and assemblies.
• Ability to read, review, revise, and create detailed production drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working 100% onsite and collaborating directly with engineering and operations.

Benefits

• Health Insurance

Additional Information

• 100% onsite position in Chicago, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
• Stable, established organization with a long-tenured team.
• Direct access to engineering, operations, and senior leadership.
• Hands-on exposure to specialized mechanical equipment and real-world applications.