Drafter

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Work Arrangement: On-site

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience

We are seeking an experienced Millwork Engineer / CAD Draftsman to join the team in Caldwell, NJ.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly proficient AutoCAD professional with an interest or background in woodworking, cabinetry, carpentry, or architectural millwork.

The successful candidate will produce and review detailed shop drawings for architectural woodworking projects while also supporting CNC programming and manufacturing.
Strong AutoCAD experience is essential; CNC programming experience is beneficial but can be trained.

• Draft and review detailed AutoCAD shop drawings for architectural woodworking and millwork projects.
• Interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Produce accurate drawings and documentation for manufacturing and installation.
• Prepare CNC machine programs using CAD/CAM software.
• Work with software such as WoodWOP, WoodCAD|CAM, and Cut Rite
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• Coordinate with the production team to ensure drawings and programs are accurate and manufacturable.
• Identify and resolve design, drafting, and production issues.
• Ensure drawings meet project specifications, quality standards, and production requirements.
• Manage assigned tasks independently while maintaining deadlines and accuracy.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, production, project management, and installation teams.

Our client is an established commercial construction and architectural millwork company with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality interior construction and custom architectural woodworking throughout the Northeast and beyond.

The company operates as part of a wider group specializing in commercial drywall, interior systems, ceilings, and high-end architectural millwork
. Its architectural woodworking division manufactures and installs bespoke products including custom cabinetry, countertops, wall paneling, doors, frames, sidelights, reception areas, and other specialty millwork for commercial projects.

With roots in the commercial construction industry dating back decades, the business has built its reputation around quality, customer service, teamwork, efficiency, and delivering complex projects to demanding schedules
. The company continues to work on sophisticated commercial interiors where attention to detail and technical accuracy are critical.

This is an opportunity to join a well-established operation where engineering, drafting, manufacturing, and installation work closely together
, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to play a key role in taking architectural designs from drawing through to finished product.

• Highly proficient in AutoCAD.
• Experience producing detailed shop drawings in a professional environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings.
• Experience with woodworking, cabinetry, carpentry, architectural millwork, or commercial interiors is highly preferred.
• Experience with WoodCAD|CAM, Microvellum, iX, or similar software is beneficial.
• CNC programming experience is a plus, although training can be provided.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently without requiring constant supervision.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Team-oriented and willing to learn.

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401(k).
• Opportunity to develop expertise across millwork engineering, CAD/CAM, and CNC programming
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• Long-term career opportunity with an established commercial architectural millwork operation.
• Work on high-end, technically challenging architectural woodworking projects
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