Drafter

Milwaukee Succeeds; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Succeeds in Racine, WI is seeking a hands-on Drafter / CAD Designer to turn architectural concepts into 3D models and detailed production drawings for custom retail fixtures, displays, and millwork. You will create 3D models and shop drawings in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, interpret blueprints, and collaborate with engineering and production to ensure manufacturability.

Prior experience with retail fixtures or cabinetry is preferred; associate degree in CAD or related field is a plus.

Qualifications

• SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models, production drawings, and shop drawings using SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD
• Interpret architectural drawings, blueprints, specifications, and customer requirements
• Develop drawings for custom millwork, cabinetry, casework, retail fixtures, displays, and related products
• Incorporate wood construction, hardware, and occasional metal components into designs
• Work on a variety of projects ranging from straightforward casework to highly customized retail displays
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and project teams to ensure designs are manufacturable
• Make revisions based on project requirements and internal design reviews
• Potentially cross-train into programming and other technical areas based on interest and ability

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Blueprint reading

Millwork knowledge

Detail-oriented

Retail fixtures design

Manufacturability understanding

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

CAD concepts translation

Education

Associate degree in CAD/drafting/engineering technology

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Title: Drafter / CAD Designer

Wage: $28.00 - $35.00/hour

We're partnering with a growing, family-owned manufacturer in the Racine area looking to add a Drafter / CAD Designer to its engineering team.

This is a hands-on drafting role focused on taking architectural plans and design concepts and turning them into 3D models and detailed production/shop drawings for custom retail fixtures, displays, millwork, casework, and related products.

This is not a traditional mechanical or structural engineering position. The ideal candidate understands how things are actually built and can translate design intent into something the manufacturing team can produce.

Drafter Responsibilities:

• Create 3D models, production drawings, and shop drawings using SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD
• Interpret architectural drawings, blueprints, specifications, and customer requirements
• Develop drawings for custom millwork, cabinetry, casework, retail fixtures, displays, and related products
• Incorporate wood construction, hardware, and occasional metal components into designs
• Work on a variety of projects ranging from straightforward casework to highly customized retail displays
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and project teams to ensure designs are manufacturable
• Make revisions based on project requirements and internal design reviews
• Potentially cross-train into programming and other technical areas based on interest and ability

Requirements for Drafter:

• Working knowledge of SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans and blueprints
• Understanding of millwork, cabinetry, casework, woodworking, fixtures, or similar construction methods
• Ability to turn concepts and architectural information into detailed, manufacturable drawings
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Experience designing or drafting retail fixtures, displays, architectural millwork, cabinetry, or casework preferred
• SolidWorks experience preferred
• Associate degree in CAD, drafting, engineering technology, or a related field preferred

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