CAD Drafter

Position

CAD Drafter at Custom Alarm

Join the Custom Alarm team as a full‑time CAD Drafter, where your technical talent and eye for detail will truly shine! We’re looking for a motivated, detail‑oriented professional who thrives on precision, enjoys solving problems, and takes pride in producing high‑quality work. At Custom Alarm, we foster a collaborative, positive, and family‑friendly culture where teamwork and continuous improvement are part of who we are.

If you’re energized by turning concepts into clear, accurate drawings, enjoy working closely with others to bring projects to life, and want to be part of a team that celebrates success together, we’d love to hear from you. Come join us and help create solutions that make a real impact every day!

The CAD Drafter prepares detailed 2‑D CAD drawings for fire alarm, security, and CCTV systems installed and serviced by Custom Alarm. These drawings are essential in providing submittals for permitting and installation and are supported from the design phase through project closeout.

• Prepare 2‑D CAD drawings of floor plans, equipment layout, and riser diagrams as assigned.
• Complete drawings before the salesperson submits paperwork for job completion.
• Ensure drawings meet all necessary codes, AHJ requirements, and company standards.
• Maintain organized drawing files, templates, and libraries.
• Contact general contractors, architects & engineers, electrical contractors, or maintenance personnel to obtain blueprints or CAD files as needed.
• Create as‑built drawings and update plans to reflect field changes and project revisions.
• Print any necessary CAD drawings as requested.
• Maintain CAD software in a standardized format for all job drawings, bid drawings, bid specifications, and as‑built drawings with the CAD team.
• Maintain plotter with CAD team.
• Attend training to continually refresh and update knowledge of the fire alarm industry.
• Help apply for necessary fire alarm permits.

Reports to:

Vice‑President of Sales and Design

Hours:

Full‑time, Mon‑Fri 7:30 am–4:30 pm

Location:

Southeast Minnesota

Company size: 70 employees

Pay Range: $24.00 – $30.00 (starting wage based on education, certifications, related experience, etc.)

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Flexibility
• Vacation/Sick Pay
• Holiday Pay + 2 Floater Holidays
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• $200 Annual Wellness Benefit
• Employee Discount
• Profit Sharing
• Stand‑Up Desk
• Dress for Your Day / Business Casual
• Company Paid Social Events

We believe in fostering a lifelong learning environment and delivering top‑notch customer service while ensuring employees enjoy the process along the way.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Security and Investigations

Disability/EOE/Veteran