Job Description Job Description Drafter - Metal Fabrication Pay - 50 - 80k We have partnered with a fast growing manufacturer for a skilled Drafter to join a growing metal fabrication team. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys turning designs into accurate, production-ready drawings and wants to play an important role from concept through fabrication.
What You'll Do
- Create detailed 2D and 3D shop, fabrication, and assembly drawings
- Use AutoCAD and Revit to model aluminum components and assemblies
- Develop cut lists, material take-offs, and BOMs
- Read and interpret architectural, structural, and engineering drawings
- Work closely with estimators, project managers, fabricators, and installers to solve design and constructability challenges
- Revise drawings for change orders, field conditions, and engineering updates
- Create clear, fabrication-ready drawing packages that reduce errors and rework
- Help improve material usage through nesting and layout optimization
- Maintain organized drawings and documentation
What We're Looking For
- 2+ years of drafting experience, ideally in metal fabrication, architectural metals, or a related industry
- Strong Revit skills; AutoCAD experience preferred
- Ability to read architectural and structural drawings
- Understanding of fabrication processes such as cutting, bending, welding, machining, and finishing
- Knowledge of GD&T and technical drawing principles
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects
- Good communication skills and the ability to work with both office and shop teams
A Plus
- Metal architectural systems, curtain walls, storefronts, windows, doors, railings, or custom metalwork
- CNC, nesting software, or ERP experience
- Knowledge of AAMA, ASTM, or AWS standards
- Parametric modeling or component library experience
- Previous fabrication shop experience
