Drafting Engineer

Talent Edge Recruiting; Elmhurst (IL); In loco; USD 65.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Employer-paid health insurance

401(k) with 4% company match

PPO and HMO options through United

Dental and vision coverage

10 days PTO to start

7 paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Talent Edge Recruiting in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a hands-on Drafting Engineer for high-end commercial and architectural projects. You will draft architectural and production drawings, handle submittals, production processing, and CNC programming on a cross-trained team.

We offer opportunities to grow into estimating, procurement, or project management with a strong benefits package including employer-paid health insurance and a 401(k) with company match.

Competenze

• 2+ years of professional drafting experience.
• Strong CAD/AutoCAD experience.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and technical drawings.
• Experience with architectural submittals and detailed production drawings.
• Background in millwork, cabinetry, architectural interiors, construction, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Inventor experience is strongly preferred, but CAD experience may be trained.

Mansioni

• Create detailed architectural and production drawings for custom millwork and cabinetry.
• Prepare architectural submittals and production processing.
• Program CNC equipment and create cut lists.
• Prepare material takeoffs.
• Read and interpret architectural and technical drawings.
• Work on multiple commercial projects ranging from smaller scopes to $1M+ flagship projects.
• Collaborate with the drafting and engineering team to meet project deadlines.
• Turn around drafting and submittal work within approximately 2–3 weeks.

Conoscenze

Drafting experience

CAD/AutoCAD

Reading drawings

Submittals & production drawings

Millwork/cabinetry background

Detail-oriented

Inventor experience

Strumenti

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Enmark ERP

Descrizione del lavoro

$31–$40/hour ($65,000–$80,000 base) + 5% performance bonus

Monday–Friday, generally 7:00/8:00 AM–5:00 PM

About the Role

We are seeking a Drafting Engineer to join a well-established architectural millwork and custom cabinetry team in Elmhurst, IL. This is a hands-on opportunity working on high-end commercial and architectural projects throughout the Chicago area.

The role involves drafting, architectural submittals, production drawings, material takeoffs, and CNC programming. The team is highly cross-trained, so there is an opportunity to expand your skills across drafting, engineering, and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed architectural and production drawings for custom millwork and cabinetry.
• Prepare architectural submittals and production processing.
• Program CNC equipment and create cut lists.
• Prepare material takeoffs.
• Read and interpret architectural and technical drawings.
• Work on multiple commercial projects ranging from smaller scopes to $1M+ flagship projects.
• Collaborate with the drafting and engineering team to meet project deadlines.
• Turn around drafting and submittal work within approximately 2–3 weeks.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional drafting experience.
• Strong CAD/AutoCAD experience.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and technical drawings.
• Experience with architectural submittals and detailed production drawings.
• Background in millwork, cabinetry, architectural interiors, construction, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.

Inventor experience is strongly preferred, but candidates with strong CAD experience may be considered and trained.

Software

• Autodesk Inventor
• AutoCAD
• Enmark ERP
• 100% employer-paid health insurance, including spouse and children
• PPO and HMO options through United
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• 10 days PTO to start, with additional time negotiable based on experience
• 7 paid holidays
• Opportunities for overtime when workload requires

Why Join This Team

This is a great opportunity to join a long-standing, family-owned company where employees tend to build long-term careers. You’ll work closely with an experienced team and have the opportunity to become cross-trained in drafting, submittals, engineering, CNC programming, and production.

As you develop, there is room to grow into areas such as estimating, procurement, or project management. If you’re looking for a collaborative environment where you can take ownership of your work and continue expanding your skill set, this could be an excellent fit.