CAD Drafter — Fabrication & Submittal Specialist

Balco, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

PTO

ESOP

Job summary

Balco, Inc. is seeking a skilled CAD Drafter to create detailed submittal drawing packages using AutoCAD based on project specs, architectural drawings, and customer requirements.

You will develop fabrication and shop drawings to support manufacturing and production processes. Responsibilities include preparing installation layouts, interpreting plans, maintaining CAD standards, and collaborating with architects, engineers, and project stakeholders to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD or similar 2D CAD drafting software.
• Experience creating fabrication drawings, shop drawings, or submittal packages.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, blueprints, specifications, and technical documents.
• ERP systems experience; JDE and Salesforce a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and changing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed submittal drawing packages using AutoCAD based on project specifications, architectural drawings, and customer requirements.
• Develop accurate fabrication and shop drawings to support manufacturing and production processes.
• Prepare project-specific details including installation layouts, field transitions, interface conditions, and custom product requirements.
• Interpret architectural plans, structural drawings, specifications, and contract documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain departmental CAD standards, drafting guidelines, and quality work instructions across all project deliverables.
• Collaborate with architects, general contractors, engineering teams, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to resolve technical questions and clarify project requirements.
• Work closely with engineering teams to gather technical information, performance requirements, and supporting documentation.
• Identify potential design, installation, or manufacturing challenges and recommend practical solutions.
• Prepare complete fabrication documentation packages to support successful handoff to production teams.
• Maintain accurate project records, revision tracking, job history notes, and project status updates within company systems.
• Maintain organized electronic project files in accordance with company standards and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to drafting processes, documentation, and product development.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-project management

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

AutoCAD

ERP systems (JDE, Salesforce)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Balco, Inc. is seeking a skilled CAD Drafter to create detailed submittal drawing packages using AutoCAD based on project specs, architectural drawings, and customer requirements.

You will develop fabrication and shop drawings to support manufacturing and production processes. Responsibilities include preparing installation layouts, interpreting plans, maintaining CAD standards, and collaborating with architects, engineers, and project stakeholders to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.