Job Description:
Join a company with over 30 years of experience and innovation - Merric Millwork and Seating is a leading manufacturer in the millwork industry, proudly expanding our capabilities to include custom upholstery, metalwork, powder coating, and stone. We collaborate with clients across the country on a wide range of projects in the hospitality, restaurant, sporting venue, and senior living industries.
Position Overview:
Drafter/Designer will create cabinet and millwork shop drawings from architectural blueprints. Ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of custom cabinet manufacturing and design. Routinely interact with project managers, estimator, purchasing, installers and shop personnel in preparation cabinet manufacturing and installation.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Read and understand blueprints, sketches, and specifications to produce precise shop drawings for custom millwork and casework.
Develop and prepare detailed, fabrication-ready drawings that align with design intent and manufacturing standards.
Work closely with project managers, engineers, and shop personnel to ensure design feasibility and accuracy.
Prepare cut lists, bills of materials (BOMs), and other documentation for manufacturing, machining, and assembly operations.
Proficiently use AutoCAD and be familiar with Microvellum or equivalent tools to draft and modify drawings.
Generate approval drawings to be reviewed and signed off by clients before production.
Apply AWI standards and best practices in millwork and casework drafting.
Collaborate with Project Managers (PMs) to identify discrepancies, missing details, and required resolutions before drafting begins.
Consolidate all drawings into a complete submittal package for client approval.
Participate in Bluebeam Studio collaboration with PMs, drafters, and field teams for real-time updates.
Revise drawings based on field measurements and redlines to maintain accuracy.
And other duties / responsibilities as assigned based on the needs of the company.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Proficiency with AutoCAD and familiarity with Microvellum, is required.
Strong understanding of millwork construction techniques, materials, and industry best practices.
Attention to detail with the ability to spot and resolve potential design issues before production.
Excellent problem-solving skills with the capability to interpret complex designs and translate them into accurate, buildable plans.
Possess excellent communication skills and be able to effectively collaborate with designers, engineers, PMs, and clients.
Industry Experience – Background in millwork and casework drafting with knowledge of AWI standards preferred.
Education and Experience:
Minimum of 2 years of millwork/cabinet drafting experience required in CAD.Advanced knowledge of Cabinet Vision and/or Auto Cad/ 2D.Knowledge of AWI standards is required and Individual Drafting Accreditation (IDA) is preferred. Thorough knowledge of cabinet layout, millwork fabrication methods and materials.
Physical Requirements:
Sit for long periods of time.
Repeat the same movements.
Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Background checks and drug screens will be conducted on all candidates that accept an offer of employment.
