Cabinet Vision Draftsmen/ Nester

Designer Joinery; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Designer Joinery is seeking a skilled professional on a subcontract basis to manage drafting and production detailing from preliminary shop drawings to CNC-ready files. The candidate will lead detailed shop drawings, convert to Cabinet Vision formats, and produce CNC nesting and manufacturing documentation.

Ideal applicants have extensive Cabinet Vision experience, strong joinery knowledge, and the ability to work independently to meet project deadlines in a subcontract-rich environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Cabinet Vision including drafting, production detailing and CNC nesting.
• Strong knowledge of joinery construction methods, materials, hardware and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, specifications and site measurements.
• Experience producing both preliminary shop drawings and CNC-ready production files.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Ability to meet agreed project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed preliminary joinery shop drawings from architectural plans, specifications and client requirements.
• Revise and update shop drawings based on client and builder feedback until final approval.
• Convert approved shop drawings into accurate, production-ready Cabinet Vision files.
• Complete CNC nesting, machining layouts and production programming.
• Prepare cutting lists, material schedules and manufacturing documentation.
• Ensure all cabinetry components, hardware and construction details are accurately documented.
• Identify and resolve potential manufacturing issues before releasing files to production.
• Liaise with the team to ensure a smooth transition from initial drafting through to manufacturing.

Skills

Cabinet Vision proficient

Drafting

CNC nesting

Production detailing

Shop drawings

Joinery construction

Interpreting drawings

Deadlines

Independent work

Tools

Cabinet Vision

Job description

Cabinet Vision Draftsmen/ Nester- Designer Joinery

Designer Joinery is seeking a skilled professional with extensive trade experience in the joinery and cabinetmaking industry to work on a subcontract basis. You will manage the drafting and production detailing process, from preliminary shop drawings through to CNC-ready manufacturing files.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare detailed preliminary joinery shop drawings from architectural plans, specifications and client requirements
• Revise and update shop drawings based on client and builder feedback until final approval
• Convert approved shop drawings into accurate, production-ready Cabinet Vision files
• Complete CNC nesting, machining layouts and production programming
• Prepare cutting lists, material schedules and manufacturing documentation
• Ensure all cabinetry components, hardware and construction details are accurately documented
• Identify and resolve potential manufacturing issues before releasing files to production
• Liaise with the team to ensure a smooth transition from initial drafting through to manufacturing

About you

• Extensive experience using Cabinet Vision, including drafting, production detailing and CNC nesting
• Thorough understanding of joinery construction methods, materials, hardware and manufacturing processes
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, specifications and site measurements
• Experience producing both preliminary shop drawings and CNC-ready production files
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and ability to work independently
• Ability to meet agreed project deadlines