Millwork Drafter / Engineer

Woodweb; Middletown (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bergan Architectural Woodworking in Middletown, CT seeks an experienced Millwork Drafter/Engineer to own the engineering process from drawings review to CNC-ready programs. You will bridge architect design intent with shop construction, using Cabinetvision, AutoCAD, and AlphaCAM.

Responsibilities include shop drawings, RFIs, CNC programming, field dimensions, BOMs, and cut sheets. 3+ years in commercial millwork drafting is required; ERP/tools like Innergy are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of drafting and engineering experience in a commercial architectural millwork shop.
• Able to read architectural drawings and specifications and spot conflicts early
• Solid understanding of commercial millwork construction: casework, wall paneling, reception desks, solid surface, plastic laminate, and veneer

Responsibilities

• SHOP DRAWINGS: Create shop drawings from construction documents, and review drawings from outside drafting partners for buildability before they go to the architect
• SUBMITTALS: Manage drawing revisions through architectural review until final approval
• RFIs: Work with the Project Manager to create Requests for Information (RFIs) when questions arise
• ENGINEERING: Translate approved drawings into Cabinetvision using Bergan's construction methods and standards
• CNC PROGRAMMING: Generate and send programs through Cabinetvision and AlphaCAM, and work with the CNC operator to resolve issues and improve nesting yield
• FIELD DIMENSIONS: Incorporate field measurements and agreed hold dimensions into final drawings before release to production
• LIST OF MATERIALS: Provide a final list of materials and hardware to the Project Manager for purchasing
• CUTSHEETS: Create cutsheets and shop packets for production
• CHANGE ORDERS: Review drawing changes with Estimating so revisions are priced correctly
• SHIP LISTS: Create ship lists for items being delivered to the jobsite
• INNERGY: Keep drawing status, materials, and project information current in Innergy
• PROCESS: Help document our construction standards and drafting procedures so knowledge is shared across the team

Skills

Cabinetvision

AutoCAD

AlphaCAM

Nested CNC production

Outlook/Teams

Tools

Cabinetvision

AutoCAD

AlphaCAM

Microsoft Outlook/Teams

Job description

Bergan Architectural Woodworking is seeking an experienced Millwork Drafter / Engineer to own our engineering process, from the first review of architectural drawings through programs ready for the CNC. You will be the link between the design intent on the architect's drawings and what our shop actually builds.

Must be proficient with

• Cabinetvision, including working within construction standards and material libraries
• AutoCAD
• AlphaCAM
• Nested CNC production
• Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams

A plus

• Innergy, or a similar ERP or project tracking system
• AWI Architectural Woodwork Standards (AWS)
• Shop floor or field installation experience

Responsibilities

• SHOP DRAWINGS: Create shop drawings from construction documents, and review drawings from outside drafting partners for buildability before they go to the architect
• SUBMITTALS: Manage drawing revisions through architectural review until final approval
• RFIs: Work with the Project Manager to create Requests for Information (RFIs) when questions arise
• ENGINEERING: Translate approved drawings into Cabinetvision using Bergan's construction methods and standards
• CNC PROGRAMMING: Generate and send programs through Cabinetvision and AlphaCAM, and work with the CNC operator to resolve issues and improve nesting yield
• FIELD DIMENSIONS: Incorporate field measurements and agreed hold dimensions into final drawings before release to production
• LIST OF MATERIALS: Provide a final list of materials and hardware to the Project Manager for purchasing
• CUTSHEETS: Create cutsheets and shop packets for production
• CHANGE ORDERS: Review drawing changes with Estimating so revisions are priced correctly
• SHIP LISTS: Create ship lists for items being delivered to the jobsite
• INNERGY: Keep drawing status, materials, and project information current in Innergy
• PROCESS: Help document our construction standards and drafting procedures so knowledge is shared across the team

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of drafting and engineering experience in a commercial architectural millwork shop
• Able to read architectural drawings and specifications and spot conflicts early
• Solid understanding of commercial millwork construction: casework, wall paneling, reception desks, solid surface, plastic laminate, and veneer

Key qualities of a successful Drafter / Engineer

• Production focused
• Takes ownership
• Good communicator
• Professional
• Detail oriented
• Accurate
• Organized

About Bergan

Bergan Architectural Woodworking is a manufacturer of premium custom woodworking for commercial construction projects from New York to Boston. Since 1976, we have focused on delivering the highest quality product to our customers. Our 18,000 square foot facility in Middletown, CT includes CNC production and a full in house finishing department.

As a custom manufacturer, every day brings a new challenge. We are a small team where your work shows up in every project, and we are looking for someone who can adapt and problem solve in a positive and professional manner.

Bergan provides a generous 401k matching program, Paid Time Off, and compensation based on experience.