Drafter II

Job Details: Job Location: Fillinger

• Milwaukee, WI, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Drafter II Why You’ll Love This Role Play a crucial role in translating custom design concepts into precise, fabrication-ready technical plans for cabinetry and architectural millwork. Collaborate with a skilled production team, acting as the vital link between sales representatives, shop assemblers, foremen, and CNC operators. Expand your technical expertise with in-house training on advanced, industry-specific Microvellum drafting software. Enjoy a dynamic mix of work, balancing focused office drafting with hands-on job site visits and field measurements. Take pride in the final product, seeing your precise 2D layouts transform from raw materials into beautiful finished spaces. What You’ll Do As a Drafter, you will play a crucial role in processing work orders for job boxes and ensuring accurate documentation of cabinet work. You will utilize AutoCAD and Microvellum software to produce highly detailed, production-style drawings for cabinetry and CNC-type projects. Working in a collaborative shop environment, you will coordinate closely with sales, assembly, and machining teams to ensure every custom product is built to exact specifications. Drafting & Technical Operations Use Microvellum drafting software to produce precise plans for cabinetry and other CNC-type projects. Process work orders for job boxes efficiently to keep shop operations moving on schedule. Utilize Microsoft Excel to type up and organize cabinet work orders as required. Maintain meticulous organization and accurate documentation of all drawings and specifications. Develop an understanding of cabinet hardware to ensure drawings accommodate proper components and fitment. Collaboration & Shop Support Communicate effectively with CNC operators regarding programming items and design parameters. Coordinate regularly with the shop foreman and assemblers to ensure construction methods align with custom designs. Partner with sales representatives to clarify client expectations and finalize approval drawings. Conduct field measurements at jobsites—either independently or with a teammate—to verify accurate physical dimensions. Apply a solid understanding of cabinetry construction methods and architectural millwork to all drafting layouts. Safety & Compliance Follow all safety policies and workplace procedures as established by Bliffert Lumber management. Report any safety concerns or workplace injuries immediately to management. Protect company values by maintaining the strict confidentiality of financial information, business plans, and proprietary designs.

Qualifications

Proven drafting experience with AutoCAD is required, with a strong focus on production-style drafting rather than design drafting. Previous hands-on cabinet assembly experience is highly preferred. Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret 2D drawings for Architectural and client approval. A solid understanding of cabinetry construction methods, custom millwork, and cabinet hardware is essential.

Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel) is required. Must have the ability and willingness to learn Microvellum drafting software (in-house training and assistance will be provided). Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to coordinate effectively across drafting, sales, and manufacturing teams.

Company Benefits PTO and holidays 401K – Safe Harbor Contributions Profit Sharing $15,000 Company paid Life Insurance Policy Company Paid Short-term disability Annual bonus and Annual increase Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Medical and Prescription drug insurance Dental and vision insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Children) Long-term disability insurance Keywords Drafter, AutoCAD, Microvellum, Cabinet Drafting, Custom Cabinetry, Architectural Millwork, 2D Drawings, Production Drafting, CNC Programming, Jobsite Measurement, Cabinet Hardware, Order Processing, Shop Coordination, Construction Methods.

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