AutoCAD Drafter

Northern Architectural Systems; Teterboro (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

401(k)

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Employee Training

Job summary

Northern Architectural Systems in Teterboro, NJ seeks an AutoCAD Drafter to support shop drawings, fabrication details, and installation diagrams for aluminum window and door systems.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of AutoCAD drafting experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with AutoCAD, MS Office, and PDF tools. This is a full-time on-site role with benefits.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in Drafting, CAD Technology, Architectural Technology.
• 2–4 years of experience as an AutoCAD Drafter.
• Experience with window/door systems, curtainwall, storefront, or metal fabrication preferred.
• Proficient with AutoCAD (model space/paper space, viewports, blocks, XREF basics).
• Familiar with Bluebeam or PDF markup tools.
• Exposure to Revit or 3D modeling tools.
• Basic understanding of architectural and shop drawings.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Fluent in MS Office; fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Produce basic plans, elevations, sections, and detail views under supervision.
• Generate drawings according to requirements from the senior designer, engineers, and/or client.
• Create both 2D and 3D drawings.
• Prepare fabrication and installation details for standard window and door assemblies.
• Incorporate changes per the senior designer and/or client.
• Apply NAS drafting templates, layer conventions, and title block standards.
• Read window/door schedules and basic structural sheets.
• Identify missing information or unclear conditions and ask clarifying questions.
• Liaise between the design team and engineers for project insight.
• Support engineering with minor drawing adjustments for fabrication and prepare simplified field diagrams or as-built documentation.
• Maintain block libraries and improve reusable CAD components.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Experience 2–4 years

Bluebeam / PDF markup

Revit / 3D modeling

MS Office

English fluency

Window/door systems

Education

Drafting/Architectural Technology diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Revit

3D modeling tools

Job description

Northern Architectural Systems is a growth-minded, locally owned and operated company which is dedicated to servicing our customers. We offer high quality, energy-efficient fenestration and building facade solutions to meet the requirements of a demanding market, while remaining environmentally-friendly. Northern Architectural Systems has been recognized by INC Magazine on the list of the top 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America and as one of the top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in New Jersey by NJBIZ Magazine.

Overview

We are looking to fulfill our need for an AutoCAD Drafter at our Teterboro facility. Though not mandatory, the ideal candidate will have previous experience drafting window and/or door systems. This person will support the production of shop drawings, fabrication details, and installation diagrams for aluminum window and door systems. The AutoCAD Drafter must possess exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills while being results-driven with exceptional computer skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

• Able to produce basic plans, elevations, sections, and detail views under supervision.
• Accountable for generating drawings according to the requirements provided by the senior designer, engineers, and/or client.
• Able to create both 2D and 3D drawings.
• Assist in preparing fabrication and installation details for standard window and door assemblies.
• Responsible for incorporating changes or modifications according to the suggestions of the senior designer and/or client.
• Apply NAS drafting templates, layer conventions, and title block standards.
• Learn to read window/door schedules and basic structural sheets.
• Identify missing information or unclear conditions and ask clarifying questions.
• Liaison between the design team and engineers to gain insight into the project.
• Responsible for supporting engineering with minor drawing adjustments for fabrication and assist in preparing simplified field diagrams or as-built documentation when required.
• Assist in maintaining block libraries and improving reusable CAD components.

Skills

• Certificate or diploma in Drafting, CAD Technology, Architectural Technology or related field
• 2-4 years of experience as an AutoCAD Drafter.
• Experience with window/door systems, curtainwall, storefront, or metal fabrication is preferred but not mandatory
• Must be proficient with AutoCAD (model space/paper space, viewports, blocks, XREF basics)
• A familiarity with Bluebeam or PDF markup tools
• Exposure to Revit or 3D modeling tools
• Must have a basic understanding of architectural and shop drawings
• Strong attention to detail
• Fluent in MS Office
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Full-time position

Salary Rate Range: $52,000 - $62,000 (commensurate with experience)

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits offered
• 401(k)
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Employee Training