CAD/CAM Designer: Commercial Cabinetry & Millwork

MAC Medical, Inc.; Illinois; Híbrido; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cooperworks Industries is seeking a skilled CAD/CAM Designer to join our team. You will create detailed shop drawings, production-ready designs, and CNC programs for the manufacturing of commercial casework, countertops, fixtures, millwork, and laminated products.

The ideal candidate will possess strong CAD drafting skills, CAM software experience, and the ability to collaborate with sales, project management, and production teams to move projects from design through fabrication.

Formación

• Associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• 2-5 years in CAD/CAM design, CNC programming, or related manufacturing.
• Experience creating shop drawings and CNC programs for commercial projects preferred.
• Familiarity with architectural specs and construction documents.

Responsabilidades

• Create detailed shop drawings, production drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Interpret plans and specifications to develop accurate manufacturing drawings.
• Develop CNC-ready programs, nesting layouts, and machining files.
• Generate BOMs, cut lists, and material utilization reports.
• Collaborate with sales, estimating, PM, and production to reflect project requirements.

Conocimientos

AutoCAD

CAM software

CNC programming

Manufacturing processes

Attention to detail

Educación

Associate degree

Technical certification

Herramientas

Cabinet Vision

Microvellum

Mozaik

Alphacam

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

Description

CooperWorks Industries, part of the MAC Medical family of companies, is a growing custom manufacturing operation located in Millstadt, Illinois, approximately 20 miles from downtown St. Louis. We specialize in custom cabinetry, commercial casework, countertops, fixtures, millwork, and laminated products.

Our success is built on attention to detail, teamwork, and dedication to producing products that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

Job Summary

Cooperworks Industries is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented CAD/CAM Designer to join our team. This position is responsible for creating detailed shop drawings, engineering production-ready designs, and developing CNC programs for the manufacturing of commercial casework, countertops, fixtures, millwork, and laminated products.

The ideal candidate will possess strong CAD drafting skills, experience with CAM software and CNC manufacturing processes, and the ability to collaborate with sales, project management, and production teams to efficiently move projects from design through fabrication.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Create detailed shop drawings, production drawings, assembly drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Interpret architectural plans, specifications, and project requirements to develop accurate manufacturing drawings.
• Develop CNC-ready programs, nesting layouts, and machining files for production equipment.
• Generate bills of materials (BOMs), cut lists, and material utilization reports.
• Optimize designs for manufacturability, production efficiency, and material yield.
• Collaborate with sales, estimating, project management, and production teams to ensure project requirements are accurately reflected in manufacturing documents.
• Review drawings and CNC programs for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project specifications.
• Revise and update drawings and machining programs based on project changes, customer feedback, and field conditions.
• Coordinate material specifications, hardware selections, dimensions, and construction details.
• Maintain drawing standards, revision control procedures, and organized project records.
• Provide technical support to production, CNC operators, and installation teams.
• Assist with process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing operations.
• Ensure all design and programming deliverables are completed accurately and within project deadlines.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or other CAD software.
• Experience with CAM software and CNC programming.
• Ability to create CNC-ready files, nesting layouts, and machining programs.
• Strong understanding of commercial casework, cabinetry, architectural millwork, laminate products, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, construction documents, and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Cabinet Vision, Microvellum, Mozaik, Alphacam, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or similar software is preferred.
• Knowledge of laminates, wood products, hardware, CNC machining, and fabrication methods is highly desirable.

Education & Experience

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Drafting, CAD Technology, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in CAD/CAM design, CNC programming, commercial casework, millwork, cabinetry, or related manufacturing industries.
• Experience creating shop drawings and CNC programs for commercial projects preferred.
• Familiarity with architectural specifications and commercial construction documents.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment is strongly preferred.