Commercial Millwork Detailer

Brown Dog Manufacturing; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Dog Manufacturing is seeking a highly detail-oriented Commercial Millwork Detailer to read architectural drawings, produce layouts and shop drawings using AutoCAD, and work alongside the Shop foreman and project managers in Farmington Hills, MI.

The role requires experience with veneers, laminates, solid surface, Alpha CAM, Cabinet Vision, and CNC tooling. You will support quality checks, documentation updates, and continuous improvement in detailing standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with technical drawing and drafting for millwork or related construction disciplines, including proficiency in Auto CAD.
• Knowledge of commercial casework, architectural millwork components, materials (laminates, veneers, solid surface), and hardware/finishes.
• Ability to interpret architectural plans, elevations, sections, and specs and translate them into clear shop drawings and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, spatial awareness, and problem-solving to identify conflicts and constructability concerns.
• Effective communication and collaboration with project managers, engineers, and shop personnel in a manufacturing environment.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain revisions history.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update millwork layouts and shop drawings from architectural drawings.
• Program and operate CNC tooling programs and related software to produce parts.
• Assist in quality checks of drawings and documentation; update drawings as changes occur.
• Support continuous improvement in detailing standards and processes; coordinate with foreman and project managers.

Skills

AutoCAD drafting

Millwork knowledge

Shop drawings

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Project management

Millwork experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in drafting or construction technology

Job description

Company Description

Brown Dog Manufacturing is a full-service commercial millwork contractor serving select general contractors in the Metro Detroit area across institutional, hospitality, retail, and public service sectors. The company works with a wide range of materials and finishes, from standard plastic laminates to high-end architectural components. Located in Farmington Hills, Brown Dog Manufacturing operates a 30,000-square-foot manufacturing plant. The organization employs a highly skilled team of craftworkers and emphasizes quality, precision, and durability in every project.

Role Description

We are seeking candidates who are very detail oriented. The ideal applicant will be able to read and produce layouts, produce cabinetry /millwork shop drawings using Auto Cad based off of Architectural drawings.Must be able to work beside Shop foreman and project managers.

He or she must also possess a high level of skill in every stage of custom and production mill-work; Other software programs include, using Alpha Cam software to program custom parts to be machined on CNC, Cabinet Vision, Become familiar with Disto laser for field measuring,operating CNC machining, tooling maintenance for CNC.Applicants will also need a strong background working with veneers, laminates, solid surface and other modern wood products. The Commercial Millwork Detailer is a full-time, on-site role based in Farmington Hills, MI. The Detailer will also assist in quality checks of drawings, update documentation as changes occur, and support continuous improvement in detailing standards and processes.

Qualifications

• Experience with technical drawing and drafting for millwork or related construction disciplines, including proficiency in Auto CAD .
• Knowledge of commercial casework, architectural millwork components, materials (such as laminates, wood veneers, solid surface), and common hardware and finishes.
• Ability to interpret architectural plans, elevations, sections, and specifications, and translate them into clear shop drawings and detailed documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, spatial awareness, and problem-solving skills to identify conflicts, dimensional issues, and constructability concerns.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for coordinating with project managers, engineers, and shop personnel in a manufacturing environment.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records and revision histories.
• Relevant experience in commercial millwork, cabinetry, or construction detailing; prior work in a manufacturing plant or fabrication setting is highly beneficial.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training or education in drafting, construction technology, or related fields is preferred.