Draftsman, Custom Event Fabrication

Redmax Events; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Redmax Events in Ronkonkoma, NY is seeking a skilled drafting specialist to turn unusual event concepts into 3D models, shop drawings, and machine files for in-house fabrication. You will collaborate with carpenters and other draftsmen to keep projects moving from concept to final build.

This full-time, in-person role requires turning ideas into buildable pieces, using a mix of software, and maintaining tight timelines with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3D modeling and drafting for event builds.
• Production-ready shop drawings and machine files.
• Strong collaboration in a fast-paced shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Create drawings for one-off builds such as photo moments, branded displays, and trade show features.
• Own the 3D models, shop drawings, and machine files guiding fabrication.
• Maintain timelines and provide clear files to ensure smooth production.
• Collaborate with carpenters and other draftsmen to move projects forward.

Skills

3D modeling

Shop drawings

Collaboration in shop environment

Attention to detail

Tools

Autodesk Fusion 360

CAD software

Job description

About Redmax Events

We build the stuff on display at major sporting events, trade shows, festivals, and brand experiences, the things people point at, take pictures with, talk about, and remember. Our work brings events to life through ideation, fabrication, craftsmanship, and a whole lot of behind-the-scenes finding ways to make it happen. The work can move fast, the details matter, and there’s usually one shot to get it right because the event date doesn’t care how your week is going. The people who stick around love the team, the energy, the pace, and all the opportunity to work on creative projects with a young and quickly growing company.

How You'll Get To Contribute

Every build is different, timelines are tight, and demand is growing. We need more drafting capacity to turn unusual event concepts, shop direction, and rough ideas into 3D models, shop drawings, and machine files the in-house team can build from.You’ll collaborate closely with a team of carpenters and other draftsmen on one-off builds, helping to keep projects moving from the initial drawing to the final unique finished work people stop to admire.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Create drawings for one-off builds like like photo moments, branded displays, scenic pieces, trade show features, and custom activations formajor sporting events, trade shows, festivals, and brand experiences
• Turn creative event ideas into buildable pieces by owning the 3D models, shop drawings, and machine files that guide the work
• Give the shop what it needs to keep building by staying aheadofdetails, files, and timelines on fast-turnaround event work
• Work in a highly communicative, collaborative shop environment with other draftsmen and carpenters
• Learn and use a widermix of software than you would in a standard drafting role, because every project is different

Who You Are

• You can 3D model withAutodesk Fusion orsimilar 3D modeling software
• You’ve produced shop drawings that became finished builds
• You like figuring out unusual builds, especially when the idea is still loose or the answer isn't obvious yet
• You can turn a moving target into drawings and files the shop can build from
• You notice what else needs to be clear before the shop gets stuck
• You like working close to the people building from your drawings

Even Better, But Not Required

• You've programmed machine files
• You have 3D printing ability
• You have ENCY programming experience

(Typical?) Schedule:

This is a full-time, salaried, in-person role in Ronkonkoma with a 9-5 baseline. We’ll be honest, event work doesn't always fit neatly inside that. When timelines are tight or a build needs to keep moving, the hours can flex.

What’s In It For You

Pay and future-you money

• Inflated pay on travel jobs
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 1%, then a 50% match for the next 5%, after a 90-day waiting period

Time to recharge

• 10 vacation days for salaried employees, 80 hours total, plus 4 additional hours for every year of employment
• Accrued personal days for salariedemployees, up to 40 hours
• Sick time for full-time hourly and salary employees: 5 days per year

Health, teeth, and eyeballs

• Health insurance through United Health Care, with Redmax covering up to 50% of the premium for the base plan. Coverage starts the first of the month after 30 days of employment. If you choose a more expensive plan, you pay the difference in premium
• Dental insurance, available at the employee’s expense
• Vision insurance, available at the employee’s expense

The fun, free, and occasionally ridiculous

• Friday summer meals
• Free company merch
• Holiday party
• Summer party
• Occasional team outings
• Custom awards

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider applicants for employment based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.