Mechanical Drafter - SolidWorks - $22 - $30 Hourly Wage

Location: Austin, Texas (onsite)

Pay: $22-$28 per hour

Schedule: Full-time Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance 401(k) with employer matching Paid time off What You'll Do Create detailed manufacturing drawings, 3D CAD models, and 2D production prints using Solid Works. Develop and modify mechanical components, assemblies, and production fixtures. Support prototype builds and collaborate with the engineering team to refine designs. Work with manufacturing personnel to troubleshoot production issues and improve designs. Apply drawing standards, dimensioning practices, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).Convert 3D models into accurate 2D drawings for manufacturing and assembly. Help identify production challenges and collaborate with management on practical, long-term solutions.

What You'll Bring: At least 2 years of experience using 3D CAD software. Proficiency in Solid Works. At least 1 year of manufacturing-floor or production-line experience, preferably in the semiconductor industry. Experience creating CAD models, assembly drawings, and manufacturing prints. Understanding of mechanical components, assemblies, drawing standards, and dimensioning. Basic knowledge of GD&T.Ability to interpret technical drawings and apply design requirements to manufacturing processes. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Preferred Experience: Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) experience. Familiarity with welding and/or machining equipment. Experience designing mechanical fixtures or supporting prototype builds. An interest in hands-on mechanical design and manufacturing problem-solving. Work Location This is a full-time, onsite position based in Austin, Texas, ZIP code 78753. The selected candidate must be able to report to the Austin facility for work. Candidates who would need to relocate should be prepared to establish their residence in the Austin area before starting. About Apparent Technologies Join Apparent Technologies and contribute to the mechanical design and manufacturing work that keeps production moving. In this role, you'll collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams, solve practical problems, and help turn CAD designs into production-ready components. Compensation details: 22-30 Hourly WagePI35af 49d 725a 4-1695