Glazing Drafter & CNC Programmer: Detail to Fabricate

Performance Contracting, Inc.

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus plan

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401(k) matched retirement savings

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and AD&D

EAP

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Performance Contracting Group in Indianapolis seeks a Commercial Glazing Drafter & CNC Programmer to transform architectural glazing designs into precise shop drawings, fabrication documents, and CNC-ready files. You will bridge project management, engineering, fabrication, and field teams to ensure constructible, on-schedule glazing systems.

The role requires proficiency in AutoCAD and CNC programming, with strong detailing, BIM coordination, and fabrication experience.

Qualifications

3+ years of commercial glass and glazing drafting/detailing experience preferred; glazing fabrication experience is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of commercial storefront, curtain wall, entrances, doors, and architectural aluminum systems.
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, shop drawings, manufacturer information, and fabrication requirements.
Proficiency with AutoCAD or comparable CAD software; strong mathematical, dimensional, and problem-solving skills.
Experience programming CNC equipment used for architectural aluminum fabrication preferred.
Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

Develop commercial glazing shop drawings, fabrication drawings, elevations, plans, sections, details, and production documentation.
Review architectural drawings, specifications, addenda, RFIs, approved submittals, field dimensions, and project requirements before detailing or programming.
Coordinate with Project Managers and Operations on scope, system selections, schedules, material releases, fabrication priorities, and installation sequencing.
Translate approved information into fabrication packages that clearly communicate what the shop must cut, machine, assemble, label, and package.
Maintain disciplined document/revision control and identify conflicts, missing information, and constructability concerns before release.
Develop CNC programs for architectural aluminum, including cuts, holes, slots, notches, routes, weeps, fastener locations, and hardware preparation.
Verify profile orientation, dimensions, offsets, tooling, machining locations, and tolerances before release.
Generate and coordinate cut lists, fabrication drawings, labels, and production information by project and installation sequence.
Troubleshoot programming/fabrication issues with shop personnel and support first-piece verification for new or complex work.
Maintain organized CNC program libraries, standardized machining templates, and repeatable fabrication processes.
Apply working knowledge of storefront, curtain wall, window wall, interior framing, entrances, aluminum doors/frames, sill flashing, and related accessories.
Interpret manufacturer catalogs, fabrication manuals, engineering information, system limitations, and project-specific requirements.
Coordinate glazing with architectural, structural, adjacent construction, field conditions, and approved system requirements.
Work with Project Managers to resolve dimensional discrepancies, design conflicts, incomplete information, and fabrication questions.
BIM modeling and coordination experience is a plus, particularly using 3D building models to coordinate glazing systems, identify clashes, and support shop drawing/fabrication development.
Use model information to improve constructability, dimensional accuracy, and communication between project and production teams.