Hard Materials Teacher: Hands-On Design & Creation

Winton School; Southland; On-site; NZD 78,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

On-the-job training

Cabinet Vision training provided

Job summary

Winton School is seeking a CAD Detailer with joinery or drafting experience to create production-ready Cabinet Vision models and shop drawings for high-end residential and commercial projects. You will join a team that values training and upskilling, with a clear path to advance from cabinetry and joinery to manufacturing outputs.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of relevant experience, a strong CAD foundation, and a drive to move off tools into design and drafting roles.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant joinery or drafting experience required or preferred.
• Experience turning approved designs into production-ready Cabinet Vision models and shop drawings.
• Strong CAD fundamentals with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sketches, charts, tabulations, plans and designs for civil engineering works.
• Perform fieldwork and laboratory testing as needed.
• Interpret instructions and select appropriate procedures and equipment.
• Collect and analyse data, and perform computations.
• Estimate material costs and ensure works meet specifications and contracts.
• Inspect civil engineering works and supervise maintenance and repair.
• Conduct field and laboratory tests of construction materials and soils.
• Prepare detailed drawings and plans for civil engineering work in support of professionals.

Skills

CAD fundamentals

Cabinet Vision

Joinery knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Driver’s license

Education

Cabinetry/Joinery qualification (preferred)

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