CAD Drafter

Location: Bedford Park

Job Title:

CAD Drafter

Job Description

The CAD Drafter generates layout drawings from customer-supplied CAD files, plans, and sketches, and creates accurate bills of material based on these drawings. This is a highly customer-facing role that requires regular interaction with customers and internal sales teams to clarify requirements, shipping details, and project expectations. The position focuses primarily on intermediate-level CAD drafting work for fencing and similar structures, emphasizing speed over complexity, and includes preparing quotes for customer presentations.

In addition, the CAD Drafter supports engineering, sales, production personnel, and customers with technical guidance and documentation.

Responsibilities

+ Generate layout drawings from customer-supplied CAD files, plans, and sketches for fencing and related structures.

+ Create accurate bills of material based on completed drawings and ensure all components are correctly documented.

+ Draft detailed production and part drawings to support manufacturing and installation processes.

+ Design standard products as well as customer-specific applications based on project requirements.

+ Schedule and manage the drawing workload to meet deadlines and key performance indicators.

+ Interact regularly with customers and inside sales personnel to clarify requirements, shipping information, and project details.

+ Make phone calls to customers when necessary to resolve questions and confirm specifications.

+ Prepare and generate quotes for customer presentations using CAD drawings and associated data.

+ Enter and maintain bills of material and related information in the ERP system accurately.

+ Communicate project and shipping updates to clients and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.

+ Provide engineering and technical support to the sales department, production personnel, and customers.

+ Support internal teams by explaining drawings, design intent, and material requirements.

+ Handle approximately 510 drawings per day, depending on project scale and complexity.

+ Prioritize speed and efficiency in drafting while maintaining accuracy and consistency.

+ Contribute to a stable, long-term operation and participate in continuous improvement of drafting and documentation processes.

Essential Skills

+ Associates degree in CAD or completion of a CAD certificate program.

+ Hands-on experience using AutoCAD for drafting and design work.

+ Hands-on experience using Solid Works for 3D modeling and design.

+ Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.

+ Ability to perform intermediate-level CAD work focused on assembling fencing and similar metal-based structures.

+ Comfort communicating directly with customers and inside sales teams, including making phone calls to clarify requirements.

+ Capability to generate accurate bills of material from CAD drawings.

+ Ability to manage multiple drawings and projects per day while meeting deadlines.

+ Attention to detail and accuracy in drafting, documentation, and data entry into ERP systems.

+ Strong organizational skills to schedule and manage drawing workload effectively.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience working with an ERP system for managing bills of material and project data.

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Experience with 3D Solid Works modeling is a plus.

+ Project management experience, including coordinating tasks and timelines, is beneficial.

+ Experience working with metal-based products or industrial structures is advantageous.

+ Ability to prepare clear, professional quotes and presentations for customers.

+ Strong customer service mindset and ability to provide technical support to non-technical stakeholders.

+ Interest in long-term career growth within a stable organization that promotes from within.

+ Motivation to meet or exceed key performance indicators, with potential to earn performance-based bonuses.

Work Environment

The CAD Drafter works as part of a team of approximately 46 other drafters in a collaborative office environment. The role reports into the internal sales and CAD leadership structure and involves frequent interaction with sales, production personnel, and customers. Work is primarily performed on CAD software such as AutoCAD and Solid Works, supported by an ERP system for managing bills of material and project data.

The position offers a stable, long-term opportunity in an industrial-focused organization that values safety, security, and storage solutions, and actively promotes from within. Performance is…