AutoCAD Technician

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid Vacation

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Group seeks a detail-oriented AutoCAD Technician to create and maintain shop drawings for commercial door openings. You will collaborate with project teams to ensure project specifications are met and provide support through accurate technical documentation.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of AutoCAD drafting experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of AutoCAD drafting experience, preferably in commercial doors or building products.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Technical certification in a relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify detailed AutoCAD drawings and documentation.
• Review architectural plans and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Coordinate with project managers and estimators throughout projects.

Skills

AutoCAD drafting

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Drafting or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a knack for interpreting customer requirements and creating precise AutoCAD drawings? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy collaborating with various teams to ensure top-notch product quality?

If you answered yes to these questions, we should talk!

What would you do as our AutoCAD Technician?

You will be responsible for interpreting customer requirements through various forms, creating detailed manufacturing drawings using templates and AutoCAD-based systems, engineering guidelines, and sketches according to manufacturing requirements.

Position Summary

The AutoCAD Technician is responsible for creating, revising, and maintaining detailed shop drawings, door schedules, frame details, and hardware layouts for commercial door opening solutions. This role supports project managers, estimators and manufacturing teams by producing accurate technical drawings and documentation that meet project specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and modify detailed AutoCAD drawings for doors, frames, hardware, and architectural opening systems.
• Develop shop drawings, elevations, sections, details, and installation layouts based on project specifications.
• Review architectural plans, specifications, and contract documents to ensure drawing accuracy and code compliance.
• Coordinate with project managers, estimators and sales teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Create door and hardware schedules, material take-offs, and supporting technical documentation.
• Incorporate customer revisions and field changes into project drawings.
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, and application requirements before project release.
• Maintain drawing files and documentation within company document management systems.
• Support manufacturing and operations teams with technical drawing clarification and project troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, building codes and industry best practices.

Skills and Experience you need

• Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of AutoCAD drafting experience, preferably in construction, architectural products, commercial doors and hardware, or building products.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with SolidWorks a plus.
• Previous experience reading blueprints, shop drawings or engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with commercial doors, frames, hardware, access control systems, or building products.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or project-based environment.

Compensation

Compensation range $65-70k depending on experience.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Program with company contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Flexible Spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount portal
• Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

AADG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran