AutoCAD Drafter - Custom Steel Windows and Doors

Steel Traditions; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Job summary

Steel Traditions in Vista, California seeks an experienced AutoCAD Drafter to join our in-house drafting team. This hands-on role focuses on producing 2D shop drawings for custom steel windows and doors from approved shop drawings.

The ideal candidate is fast, accurate, organized and highly proficient in 2D AutoCAD, with the ability to read architectural plans, understand elevations and details. On-site, full-time position with a competitive hourly rate of $28 to $32, depending on experience,

Qualifications

• Read and interpret architectural and construction drawings.
• Produce accurate 2D shop drawings for windows and doors.
• Verify dimensions, elevations and hardware locations.
• Follow written redlines and verbal directions.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D AutoCAD shop drawings for custom steel windows and doors.
• Read architectural plans, elevations, schedules, sections and details.
• Translate plans into accurate shop drawings.
• Incorporate customer and internal redlines accurately.
• Prepare elevations, sections, dimensions, details, product configurations.
• Verify dimensions, swing directions, configurations and hardware locations.
• Identify missing or unclear information before release.
• Coordinate drawing details with production and operations teams.
• Manage revisions and organize project drawing files.
• Work on multiple active projects and meet drafting deadlines.

Skills

2D AutoCAD

Reading drawings

Detailing

Drafting speed

Redlines interpretation

Organizational skills

On-site teamwork

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Steel Traditions, a custom steel window and door manufacturer in Vista, California, is looking for an experienced AutoCAD Drafter to join our in-house drafting team. We are looking for someone who is fast, accurate, organized, and highly proficient in 2D AutoCAD. This is a hands-on production drafting position on custom architectural windows and doors that are manufactured directly from our approved shop drawings. Previous window and door experience is helpful, but not required. Candidates with experience in glazing and storefront, architectural metal, millwork, cabinetry, railings, stairs, gates, custom fabrication, or other construction shop drawings are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D AutoCAD shop drawings for custom steel windows and doors
• Read and interpret architectural plans, elevations, schedules, sections, and details
• Translate architectural plans and project information into accurate shop drawings
• Incorporate customer and internal redlines accurately and efficiently
• Prepare elevations, sections, dimensions, details, and product configurations
• Verify dimensions, swing directions, configurations, hardware locations, and other critical information
• Identify missing, conflicting, or unclear information before drawings are released
• Coordinate drawing details with our production and operations teams
• Manage revisions and maintain organized project drawing files
• Work on multiple active projects while meeting drafting deadlines

Required

• Strong proficiency in 2D AutoCAD
• Ability to read and understand architectural and construction drawings
• Strong understanding of dimensions, scale, elevations, sections, and construction details
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong drafting speed and efficiency
• Ability to accurately follow written redlines and verbal direction
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Dependable and able to work consistently in an on-site team environment

Preferred

• SolidWorks experience is a plus
• Previous shop drawing experience
• Experience with windows, doors, storefront, glazing, curtain wall, architectural metal, millwork, cabinetry, or custom fabrication
• Experience working with a manufacturing or fabrication team

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate can receive a set of architectural plans or redlined drawings, understand what needs to be produced or changed, ask good questions when information is unclear, and complete the work accurately and efficiently. This position suits someone who enjoys technical drafting and takes pride in clean, detailed drawings used for manufacturing.

Compensation

$28 to $32 per hour, based on relevant experience and demonstrated drafting proficiency.

Schedule

Full time, Monday through Friday, on site at our Vista, California facility.

Application and Interview Process

Qualified applicants may be asked to complete a short AutoCAD drafting assessment that evaluates AutoCAD proficiency, ability to interpret redlines, drafting accuracy, and efficiency.
Steel Traditions is an equal opportunity employer.