AutoCAD Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Company Holidays

401(k) Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition programs

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Door Group in Paramus, NJ is seeking an AutoCAD Technician to interpret customer requirements and translate them into detailed manufacturing drawings using AutoCAD templates and company guidelines.

You will create shop drawings for doors, frames, hardware layouts, review plans for code compliance, coordinate with project managers and sales, and maintain accurate documentation in our systems. 2+ years drafting, associate degree, and familiarity with SolidWorks a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

AutoCAD drafting

SolidWorks

Blueprints reading

Communication & teamwork

MS Office

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

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• Customer Service & Contact Center Operations
• Travel Required: 0%-10%
• 17-Dec-2026

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!

ASSA ABLOY Door Group is expanding our Team. This role will be based out of our brand-new offices located in Paramus, New Jersey.

What would you do as ourAutoCAD 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.

• 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.

The 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 range $65-70k depending on experience

What we offer!

We believe in creating opportunities and providing benefits that empower you to grow, thrive, and build a rewarding lifelong career with us. Here is just a sample of what you can look forward to as a member of our team:

• 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
• Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.

To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post.

Let’s create a safer and more open world - together!

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

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.