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👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an Entry-level Mechanical Engineer to join an engineering team working on packaging and material-handling equipment. This is a hands-on, contract-to-hire opportunity based onsite in Glendale, CO.

• Design packaging and material handling equipment, including conveyor systems and related mechanical components
• Develop large mechanical system and assembly designs that meet functionality, reliability, and manufacturability goals
• Create detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks and related CAD tools
• Produce accurate shop drawings and fabrication drawings to guide manufacturing and assembly
• Prepare and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) for designed systems
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to sheet metal and structural component design
• Collaborate with engineering, fabrication, and production teams to resolve design issues and incorporate feedback
• Support projects from concept through completion and participate in continuous improvement efforts
• Optimize existing designs to improve performance, reduce cost, and simplify fabrication and assembly
• Contribute to project documentation, drawing revisions, and design change control

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Qualifications

Required / Strongly Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred; strong academic record
• Proficiency with SolidWorks for 2D drafting and 3D mechanical design (strongly preferred)
• Experience or coursework in mechanical engineering and machine design, especially conveyors and material handling
• Ability to create and interpret shop and fabrication drawings
• Experience preparing and managing bills of materials (BOMs)
• Knowledge of sheet metal design and general mechanical design principles
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy in drafting/modeling, and good problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, hands-on environment and eager to learn

Recruiter best-practice note: candidates with internship/co-op experience in machine design, packaging equipment, or material handling are encouraged to apply.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour (Contract-to-hire). Individual pay within this range will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
• Benefits (if eligible while on contract and/or after conversion): medical, dental & vision; 401(k) plan; voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; HSA; employee assistance program; PTO and paid holidays; potential overtime and profit sharing after conversion.
• This posting complies with Colorado pay-transparency expectations by showing the hourly range above.

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Work Environment & Location

• This is a fully onsite position in Glendale, CO. The role will be based at Confidential Client’s expanding facility; during construction you may temporarily work from an onsite trailer. Flexibility and comfort in a dynamic, project-driven environment are important.
• Typical tools: SolidWorks and other CAD platforms, standard engineering and office equipment.
• Contract-to-hire timeline; final hiring decision is made by Confidential Client.

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Contract Type & Timeline

• Employment type: Contract-to-hire (initial contract assignment with potential for direct hire)
• Anticipated application/close timeline: hiring team has posted a target close date — candidates should apply as soon as possible.

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Recruiter Notes (Careertakes)

Careertakes is supporting this search as a third-party recruiter. We screen for fit against the skills above and can share additional matched openings if you qualify. We follow all applicable US hiring laws and ensure that candidate review and selection are fair and consistent for applicants in Colorado.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.