Carpenter

Better Trade Solutions Ltd; Southland; On-site; NZD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

Better Trade Solutions Ltd is seeking a CAD Detailer to produce production-ready Cabinet Vision models and shop drawings for high-end residential and commercial projects. The role offers ongoing training and a path to joinery specialization, with a supportive team and steady workflow.

Ideal candidates will have cabinet-making or drafting experience, strong CAD fundamentals, and a drive to move off the tools while contributing to accurate manufacturing outputs and CNC readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ready to work on high-end residential and commercial joinery projects.
• Cabinet Vision training provided.

Responsibilities

• Convert approved designs into production-ready Cabinet Vision models.
• Create shop drawings for manufacturing and CNC output.
• Prepare sketches, plans, and designs for joinery projects.
• Ensure drawings meet specifications, regulations, and contract provisions.
• Support training and upskilling within the team.

Skills

CAD drafting

Cabinet Vision

Joinery experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Cabinet Vision

CAD software

Job description

Seeking a CAD Detailer ($32–$38/hr) with joinery or drafting experience to create production-ready Cabinet Vision models and shop drawings for high‑end residential and commercial projects.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced or ambitious CAD Detailer to join the team. In this role, you will take approved designs and turn them into accurate, production‑ready Cabinet Vision models and shop drawings for manufacturing and CNC output. Supported by an experienced team genuinely invested in training and upskilling, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced detailer, a cabinet maker wanting to step off the tools, or a draughtsperson looking to transition into the joinery sector.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing sketches, charts, tabulations, plans and designs for civil engineering works such as drainage, water supply, sewerage reticulation systems, roads, airports, dams, bridges and other structures
• Performing and directing fieldwork and laboratory testing
• Interpreting work assignment instructions, applying appropriate procedures and selecting equipment
• Collecting and analysing data, and carrying out computations
• Estimating material costs and ensuring finished works are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions
• Inspecting civil engineering works, and organising and supervising maintenance and repair work
• Conducting field and laboratory tests of construction materials and soils, and collecting data for traffic surveys
• Prepares detailed drawings and plans for civil engineering work in support of Civil Engineering Professionals and Engineering Technologists. Registration or licensing may be required

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience (qualification preferred but not compulsory)
• Ready to handle a varied mix of high‑end residential and commercial joinery projects.
• Looking to move off the tools with deep practical knowledge of cabinetry construction and factory workflows (Cabinet Vision training provided).
• From architecture, engineering, or shopfitting with strong CAD fundamentals and an eye for detail (joinery‑specific training provided).
• High attention to detail, logical problem‑solving skills, willingness to learn, and strong communication skills.
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred but not compulsory.
• Competitive remuneration package tailored to your level of experience ($32/hour-$38/hour)
• Weekly pay
• Minimum of 30 hours guaranteed per week (permanent full‑time), maximum of 60 hours per week
• Comprehensive on‑the‑job training and upskilling in Cabinet Vision and joinery detailing
• Varied project work across bespoke residential kitchens and commercial interiors