Drafter

Drafter

The Drafter implements, develops, sustains, and continuously improves high-quality drafting standards to support accurate quoting, ordering, and manufacturing. This role works closely with sales and production teams to create precise preliminary drawings and bills of material, while actively refining drafting processes to reduce errors and improve overall efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate CAD drawings from rough sketches and verbal instructions using Inventor, AutoCAD, and Fusion.
• Develop and maintain high-quality drafting standards that support consistent and error-free documentation.
• Produce preliminary drawings and bills of material that support sales proposals, order processing, and manufacturing activities.
• Collaborate seamlessly with sales, production, and other internal teams to produce, revise, and update drawings as project needs evolve.
• Support the design process as a creative thinker to help the drafting department achieve optimal design results.
• Analyze data, drawings, and plans to verify the quality of work and confirm project feasibility before release.
• Recognize potential issues or problems associated with the work being performed and communicate them promptly to the appropriate departments.
• Interface with management, fabrication, and installation teams to implement drawings and make sound technical decisions.
• Apply knowledge of current fabrication methods and materials to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable.
• Use drafting, blueprint reading, and architectural design principles to produce clear, detailed, and production-ready documents.
• Continuously look for opportunities to improve drafting processes to reduce errors and streamline quote, order, and manufacturing workflows.

Essential Skills

• 35 years of relevant drafting or CAD experience, with an emphasis on practical, hands-on work.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a CAD operator or in a similar CAD-focused role.
• Proficiency in 3D design tools, including Inventor, AutoCAD, and Fusion.
• In-depth knowledge of AutoCAD, Inventor, and Router-CIM software.
• Ability to create accurate drawings from rough sketches and verbal instructions.
• Strong ability to analyze data, review drawings and plans, and ensure quality and feasibility.
• Understanding of current fabrication methods and materials and how they impact design decisions.
• Proficiency in drafting, blueprint reading, and basic architectural or design concepts.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with sales, production, management, fabrication, and installation teams.
• Strong communication skills to clearly convey design intent and highlight issues or risks.
• Demonstrated ability to support and improve drafting processes to reduce errors and improve workflow efficiency.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associates degree in Drafting and Design Technologies or a related field preferred.
• Experience with Cut Rite, Wood Wop, or Mosaik software is a plus.
• Experience in the cabinet or wood shop industry is a nice-to-have.
• Experience working on projects individually while also contributing to team-based drafting efforts.
• Interest in continuous improvement of design and drafting standards and processes.

Work Environment

This role is based in an office setting in Muskogee and follows a Monday through Friday schedule, typically 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional overtime available on Saturdays as needed. Drafters typically manage their own client projects but may collaborate closely with other drafters depending on project scope and complexity. The environment emphasizes collaboration between sales, production, management, fabrication, and installation teams, with regular use of CAD software such as Inventor, AutoCAD, Fusion, and Router-CIM, and potential exposure to tools like Cut Rite, Wood Wop, or Mosaik.

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, and access to a clinic program that provides free visits for employees.

This is a Permanent position based out of Muskogee, OK.

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $58240.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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