Architectural Millwork Draftsman / Detailer

Woodweb; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernhard Woodwork Ltd. in Northbrook, IL is seeking an experienced Architectural Millwork Draftsman/Detailer to join our drafting team.

You will develop accurate shop drawings for custom fabrications and installations, interpreting plans, elevations, and specifications. The role requires coordinating with project managers, draftsmen, and production staff to ensure constructible drawings, and using AutoCAD and Microvellum, with Excel for project coordination.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in architectural millwork drafting or detailing.
• Strong understanding of millwork construction, materials, and fabrication methods.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and experience with Microvellum preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage assigned work and coordinate effectively with a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed architectural millwork shop drawings for custom fabrication and installation.
• Interpret architectural plans, elevations, sections, and specifications.
• Coordinate with project managers, draftsmen, and production teams to resolve detailing and constructability issues.
• Develop accurate drawings using Microvellum and AutoCAD.
• Utilize Excel and Microsoft Office for project coordination and documentation.
• Ensure drawings are accurate, complete, and consistent with project requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Reading and interpreting drawings

Tools

AutoCAD

Microvellum

Excel

Job description

Experienced Architectural Millwork Draftsman / Detailer Bernhard Woodwork Ltd. Location: Northbrook, Illinois Position: Full-Time, On-Site (THIS POSITION IS NOT OPEN TO REMOTE)

ABOUT BERNHARD WOODWORK

Bernhard Woodwork Ltd. specializes in custom architectural millwork, combining craftsmanship and modern manufacturing capabilities to bring architectural designs to life. Our work involves collaborating with architects, designers, and contractors to produce custom woodwork for a variety of projects.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Bernhard Woodwork is seeking an experienced Architectural Millwork Draftsman / Detailer to join our drafting team. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of architectural millwork, shop drawings, and construction documents, with the ability to develop accurate, detailed drawings for fabrication and installation.

This role involves coordinating with project managers, fellow draftsmen, and production personnel to ensure drawings meet project requirements and can be efficiently manufactured.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare detailed architectural millwork shop drawings for custom fabrication and installation.
• Interpret architectural plans, elevations, sections, and specifications.
• Coordinate with project managers, draftsmen, and production teams to resolve detailing and constructability issues.
• Develop accurate drawings using Microvellum and AutoCAD.
• Utilize Excel and Microsoft Office for project coordination and documentation.
• Ensure drawings are accurate, complete, and consistent with project requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional experience in architectural millwork drafting or detailing.
• Strong understanding of millwork construction, materials, and fabrication methods.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and experience with Microvellum preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage assigned work and coordinate effectively with a team.