Senior Drafter

Minnesota Millwork & Fixtures; Elko New Market (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

401k with employer match

Bonus opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Minnesota Millwork & Fixtures in Lonsdale, MN is seeking a Senior Drafter with strong 2D AutoCAD skills and hands-on millwork experience. You’ll own complex projects, mentor teammates, and help improve drafting processes across programming, purchasing, production, and installation teams.

Responsibilities include creating manufacturing-ready drawings, interpreting specs, and developing shop/production drawings with detailed material callouts.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional drafting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in 2D AutoCAD.
• Experience creating detailed, manufacturing-ready drawings for custom products and assemblies.
• Strong background in commercial millwork, cabinetry, architectural woodworking, fixtures, furniture, or custom manufacturing.
• Practical understanding of materials, construction methods, fabrication, machining, assembly, and installation.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate, detailed, manufacturing-ready 2D AutoCAD drawings for custom millwork, cabinetry, fixtures, furniture, displays, and other commercial projects.
• Translate architectural drawings, specifications, sketches, and customer requirements into practical, buildable designs.
• Develop shop drawings, production drawings, assembly details, material specifications, hardware callouts, and installation details.
• Apply knowledge of materials, construction methods, hardware, machining, tolerances, and assembly to ensure designs can be manufactured and installed.
• Identify potential design, material, and manufacturing issues and develop practical solutions.
• Work with CNC programming, project management, purchasing, production, and installation teams to keep projects moving smoothly.
• Help establish drafting standards, improve processes, and create consistent methods for recurring projects.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to other drafters and team members.

Skills

2D AutoCAD

Manufacturing drafting

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Tools

TradeSoft

SolidWorks

Cabinet Vision

Job description

Minnesota Millwork is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Drafter to join our growing team!

We’re a busy commercial millwork shop that takes pride in craftsmanship, teamwork, and doing the job right. We’re looking for someone with strong 2D AutoCAD skills and hands-on knowledge of millwork, cabinetry, fixtures, and manufacturing processes.

This is an opportunity for an experienced drafter to take ownership of complex projects, help solve technical challenges, and work closely with our programming, project management, purchasing, production, and installation teams. You'll also play an important role in mentoring team members and helping improve our drafting processes and standards.

What You'll Do – Bring Ideas to Life!

• Create accurate, detailed, manufacturing-ready 2D AutoCAD drawings for custom millwork, cabinetry, fixtures, furniture, displays, and other commercial projects.
• Translate architectural drawings, specifications, sketches, and customer requirements into practical, buildable designs.
• Develop shop drawings, production drawings, assembly details, material specifications, hardware callouts, and installation details.
• Apply knowledge of materials, construction methods, hardware, machining, tolerances, and assembly to ensure designs can be successfully manufactured and installed.
• Identify potential design, material, and manufacturing issues and develop practical solutions.
• Work closely with CNC programming, project management, purchasing, production, and installation teams to keep projects moving smoothly.
• Help establish drafting standards, improve processes, and create consistent methods for recurring projects.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to other drafters and team members.
• Participate in production discussions and shop reviews to better understand fabrication and assembly processes.

What We Offer – Great Benefits & Room to Grow!

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in benefits, including:

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, company-paid life and AD&D
• Employer Health Savings Account contribution
• 401k with employer match
• Bonus opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement

What We're Looking For – Bring Your Skills to the Table!

• 10+ years of professional drafting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in 2D AutoCAD.
• Experience creating detailed, manufacturing-ready drawings for custom products and assemblies.
• Strong background in commercial millwork, cabinetry, architectural woodworking, fixtures, furniture, or custom manufacturing.
• Practical understanding of materials, construction methods, fabrication, machining, assembly, and installation.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently work through complex projects with limited direction.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, communication, and follow-through.
• Self-motivated with a proactive, process-oriented approach to work.
• Comfortable collaborating with multiple departments and mentoring other team members.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with ERP systems; TradeSoft experience preferred.

Additional experience that is a plus:

• CNC programming or machining experience.
• Experience training or mentoring other drafters.
• Familiarity with AWI standards.
• Experience with complex fixtures, curved components, booths, counters, displays, or multi-component assemblies.
• Hands-on manufacturing or production-floor experience.
• Familiarity with Cabinet Vision, SolidWorks, or other design and manufacturing software.

Schedule: ONSITE in Lonsdale, MN. Full-time position

Pay

80-100k - The pay range provided represents the anticipated compensation range for this position. Placement within the range is based on the individual's relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and the responsibilities of the position. The listed range is not intended to indicate that all employees in this role are compensated at the top of the range.