Drafter

Talent Edge Recruiting; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical coverage

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with 4% company match

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking a Drafting Engineer in the Elmhurst, IL area to translate architectural concepts into precise millwork drawings. You will work closely with production teams to move designs from CAD to manufacturing, ensuring accuracy for shop drawings and submittals.

The role requires 2+ years drafting experience, strong CAD skills, and the ability to read architectural plans. It offers competitive pay, OT opportunities, and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional drafting experience.
• Strong CAD experience and ability to read architectural drawings.
• Experience producing submittals and detailed production drawings.
• Background in millwork or architectural interiors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed architectural millwork shop drawings and production drawings.
• Develop and process project submittals for client approval.
• Produce manufacturing-ready documentation and cut lists.
• Program CNC machinery and support production workflows.
• Create make-ready and assembly drawings.
• Perform material takeoffs and assist with project planning.
• Review architectural plans and specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and project management teams.
• Support commercial interior projects across healthcare, office, retail, and multi-family spaces.

Skills

Drafting

CAD expertise

Reading drawings

Submittals & drawings

Team collaboration

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Microvellum

CNC programming exposure

Job description

Position Overview

The Drafting Engineer will play a critical role in transforming architectural concepts into detailed production-ready drawings for custom commercial millwork projects. This position supports projects ranging from high-end tenant interiors and healthcare facilities to multifamily developments and large commercial environments.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with CAD software, reading architectural drawings, preparing submittals, and collaborating closely with production teams to ensure projects move efficiently from design through manufacturing.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Create detailed architectural millwork shop drawings and production drawings
• Develop and process project submittals for client approval
• Produce manufacturing-ready documentation and cut lists
• Program CNC machinery and support production workflows
• Create make-ready and assembly drawings
• Perform material takeoffs and assist with project planning
• Review architectural plans and specifications
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and project management teams
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting established turnaround schedulesSupport commercial interior projects including healthcare, office, retail, multifamily, senior living, lobbies, breakrooms, and specialty architectural environments

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional drafting experience
• Strong CAD experience
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and technical drawings
• Experience producing submittals and detailed production drawings
• Background in architectural millwork, cabinetry, woodworking, construction, architectural interiors, or a related industry
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Autodesk Inventor
• Experience with Microvellum
• CNC programming exposure
• Material takeoff experience
• Millwork engineering or project processing experience
• Experience supporting custom commercial manufacturing environments
• $31-$40/hour
• Approximate annual salary: $65,000-$80,000+
• 5% performance-based bonus
• Overtime opportunities available
• 100% employer-paid medical coverage
• PPO and HMO options available
• Employer-paid coverage for spouse and dependents
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• PTO package with flexibility based on experience
• Paid holidays
• Long-term advancement opportunities into Estimating, Procurement, Project Management, and other operational leadership roles

Why Join?

• Exceptionally stable company with very low turnover
• Family-oriented culture with long-tenured employees
• Exposure to unique, custom commercial projects
• Cross-training and professional development opportunities
• Career growth into estimating, project management, procurement, and leadership positions
• Strong benefits package with no employee healthcare contribution
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced engineering team that values mentorship and knowledge sharing