Autocad Drafter - Projects

On Deck Sports; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

On Deck Sports in the Greater Boston area is seeking an AutoCAD Drafter - Projects to produce detailed 2D drawings for indoor sports facilities, including turf layouts, netting, padding, and related equipment.

You will collaborate with project managers, sales, and installation staff to translate client requirements into precise technical plans, update drawings regularly, and help maintain project documentation and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in technical drawing and construction/installation drawings.
• Experience creating and interpreting shop drawings for fabrication and on-site installation.
• Ability to work with architectural drawings and basic layout concepts.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD software to produce 2D plans.
• Attention to detail, spatial reasoning, ability to visualize spaces from plans.
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams on-site.
• Associate's degree or technical certificate in drafting or related field.
• Experience in sports facility design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise detailed CAD drawings and shop drawings for indoor sports facilities.
• Translate customer requirements into accurate technical documents.
• Collaborate with project managers, sales, and installation staff on-site.
• Review architectural plans and support project estimating.
• Maintain organized drawing files and ensure compliance with specs and safety standards.

Skills

Technical Drawing

Shop Drawings

Spatial Reasoning

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or technical certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD software

Job description

Company Description On Deck Sports is a leading producer and supplier of artificial turf, sports netting, and baseball/softball equipment serving teams and facilities nationwide. Since launching its first portable pitching mound in 2001, the company has focused on innovative products for colleges, high schools, youth leagues, residences, and public and private sports complexes. On Deck Sports has supported over 1,500 indoor sports facilities with complete solutions, including turf, netting, padding, divider curtains, and training equipment from initial layout through project completion. Today, the company continues to help organizations optimize their spaces and budgets while staying true to its roots in practical, coach-focused design and problem-solving.

Role Description The AutoCAD Drafter - Projects role is a full-time, on-site position based in the Greater Boston area. This role is responsible for preparing detailed CAD drawings and plans for indoor sports facilities, including layouts for artificial turf, netting, wall padding, and related equipment. The drafter collaborates closely with project managers, sales team members, and installation staff to translate customer requirements into accurate technical documents and shop drawings. Daily tasks include updating and revising drawings, ensuring compliance with project specifications and safety standards, and maintaining organized drawing files and documentation. The role may also involve reviewing architectural plans, supporting project estimating, and contributing to continuous improvement of design standards and drafting processes.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Technical Drawing and general Drawing for construction and installation projects.
• Candidates should possess experience creating and interpreting Shop Drawings for fabrication and on-site implementation.
• Candidates should possess the ability to work with Architectural Drawings and basic Architecture concepts related to layouts and building structures.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD software, with the ability to produce accurate 2D plans and details.
• Attention to detail, strong spatial reasoning, and the ability to visualize finished spaces from plans.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in an on-site environment.
• Associate's degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience in drafting, engineering technology, architecture, or a related field.
• Experience with sports facility design, construction, or installation projects is a plus.