Production Drafter

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is hiring a Production Drafter in Everett, WA. The ideal candidate possesses an Associate's degree and has experience with AutoCAD to produce detailed architectural and mechanical drawings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project management and production teams, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential for this position.

Apply today to be part of a company that values personal growth and work-life balance!

Qualifications

• One year of experience drafting, preferably in construction or architectural environment.
• Train in AutoCAD is essential; Revit is a plus.
• Ability to interact professionally with team members.

Responsibilities

• Create multilayered 2D and 3D drawings in AutoCAD.
• Ensure on-time delivery of drawings to project management.
• Support clients and production teams as needed.

Skills

Drafting practices

AutoCAD

Mechanical fabrication

MS Excel

Education

Associate's degree in related specialty

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.

Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor— a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

The production drafter will demonstrate generally accepted drafting practices in conjunction with knowledge of AD Systems’ product lines to independently create drawings and related support documents. Using AutoCAD and other modeling software, and through manual translation of architect’s plans, specifications, and other instructions, the Associate drafter will create customer approval drawings and related fabrication drawings.

What You Will Do

• Create multilayered 2D and 3D architectural and mechanical drawings in AutoCAD which will detail in plan, elevation and section a variety of custom fire-rated and non-fire-rated window and door frame products.
• Responsible for on-time drawing delivery to Project Management and accuracy of output as measured through Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Provide support to client, Project Management, and production teams by creating drawings on a project-by-project basis suitable for customer review, for submittal to vendors for manufacturing, and for final fabrication in house.
• Routinely produce detailed mechanical fabrication drawings demonstrating knowledge of fit, form and finish required for accurate manufacture.
• Maintain well organized data and files (both physically and electronically) including estimated and actual hours worked on projects; estimated project material costs; with the goal of clearly communicating requirements to other departments.
• While balancing the competing demands of other duties, respond timely to other requests for information or work product as needed by department manager or others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Create system drawings for inclusion in bid proposals in support of development of project quotes.
• Contribution to process improvements leading to drafting department efficiencies, increased on-time delivery, and reduction of errors.

What You Need to Succeed

• Associate’s degree in related specialty or combination of equivalent education and experience. Specifically training in AutoCAD is essential and Revit a plus.
• One (1) year or more equivalent experience drafting, preferably in a construction or architectural environment and/or in the door and window industry.
• Ability to interact with peers, production employees, and project managers in a professional and respectful manner.
• Follows detailed procedures and ensures accuracy in documentation and data.
• Carefully monitors process and organizes systems of records.
• Acquires understanding and absorbs new information rapidly.
• Retains and applies acquired knowledge.
• Meets established project deliverable / deadlines.
• Acquires and uses a broad range of professional / technical knowledge, skills, experience, and judgment to accomplish the best result, serve one’s customers effectively, and contribute to AD Systems organizational goals.
• Learning from one’s mistakes by taking responsibility and developing actions to prevent those mistakes in the future.
• Looking at current processes and finding better, faster ways to work.
• Taking and accepting responsibility for actions and admitting mistakes.
• Performs a wide variety of tasks and changes focus quickly as demands change.
• Maintains composure under pressure.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with others.
• Demonstrates a direct and diplomatic approach in dealing with others to achieve goals.
• Proficient in MS Excel, using spreadsheets tools and formulas to manipulate and link data.

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer and a keyboard for extended periods of time on most or all workdays; the employee is also required to use a telephone throughout the workday as needed to conduct business. In addition, the individual in this job will be working under time pressure and must be able to perform under stress. They must be able to work rapidly for long periods and to communicate and interact with others. They also must be able to perform multiple concurrent tasks, read and comprehend the material they read. They must be able to write, problem solve, and they must be able to lift and move up to 20 pounds. Over 40 hours per week will typically be necessary to accomplish performance objectives and to provide satisfactory job presence and/or responsiveness.

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if

• You are seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
• You value personal well-being and balance, because we do too!
• You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
• You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!

What You’ll Get from Us

• Immediate health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”.
• Wellness incentives, such as up to $1000 HSA contributions depending upon participation.
• A commitment to your future with a 401(k) plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period.
• Generous vacation and sick time, accrued throughout the year.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Employee discounts through Perks at Work.

Compensation

This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

• The expected Base Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Employment Type

Full-time, hourly non-exempt.

Work Hours

40 hours per week required, with opportunity for overtime subject to manager approval.

We Celebrate Who We Are!

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.