Date Posted: 03/23/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 498735
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Title: Mechanical Drafter
Job Location: Rapid City, SD, USA, 57703
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: M-F 8am-4:30pm
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 10
Min Hourly Rate($): 20.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 24.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: CAD, Drafting, Mechanical Documentation, Microsoft
Experience Desired: Create and/or modify 3D models and engineering drawings (2 yrs); Experience with 3D parametric drafting/modeling software (2 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Associate’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Required Education
• Minimum: 2-year Associate degree in a Computer Aided Drafting program
• Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience (internships are acceptable as experience)
• Alternative: 4+ years of equivalent experience in lieu of the degree
Technical Skills:
• Prior mechanical drafting experience (preferably for equipment-based mechanical components)
• Experience with 3D parametric drafting/modeling software (PTC Creo preferred; SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor accepted)
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 standards
• Experience with PLM software for storing CAD files, creating engineering notices, and maintaining Bills of Material
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, OneNote, Excel, etc.)
Soft Skills:
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational and time management practices
• Creativity, analytical, and problem-solving ability
• Detail-oriented
Responsible to prepare 3D CAD models and engineering drawings using Creo 3D software, assist engineers in troubleshooting designs and drawings, and maintain engineering release and change documentation.
Job Responsibilities:
• Create and/or modify 3D models and engineering drawings in conformance to Caterpillar engineering standards and specifications for use in manufacturing
• Ensure engineering change documentation conforms to Caterpillar engineering standards and specifications
• Assist engineers in troubleshooting designs
• Interface with engineers and peers as necessary to ensure all facets of project's scope are met
• Complete projects in a timely manner to meet customer due dates
• Communicate with Team lead daily on project status, delays, and issues encountered
Work Environment:
• Fast-paced, supportive teamwork environment that promotes peer collaboration
• On-site full time in Rapid City, SD
• Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
• Duration: 24 months
Interview Process:
• 1 round, virtual/phone interview
• Planned Request Date: April 1, 2026
• Estimated Start Date: April 14, 2026
- **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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California Pay Equity:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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