CAD Draftsman/Fenestration detailer.

CAD Draftsman / Fenestration Detailer — Ideal Candidate Profile

Overview

We're looking for a technical drafting professional who bridges the gap between architectural design, structural detailing to shop-floor fabrication — someone equally comfortable reading a floor plan as they are producing a fabrication-ready shop drawing.

This is not a pure architectural role; it's a hybrid position for someone who wants to stay deep in technical detailing long-term, not transition into design-only architecture work.

Core Responsibilities

• Read and interpret architectural floor plans, elevations, building sections, and structural plans
• Draft detailed building cross-sections and elevations, including structural connections, flashing, and waterproofing details at window/door openings
• Review structural, architectural, and shop drawings together to identify conflicts or potential issues (e.g., structural interferences, waterproofing gaps, tolerance/clearance problems) before fabrication or installation
• Propose practical solutions to identified issues and communicate them clearly to architects, engineers, or project managers
• Produce fabrication-ready shop drawings for steel doors and aluminum window/door systems based on provided manufacturer profiles (e.g., Marvin, Loewen, Secco, Quaker)
• Translate architectural intent into buildable, code-compliant details suitable for both fabrication and field installation
• Coordinate revisions with sales, project management, and installation crews

Ideal Background

• Strong foundation in architectural drafting (floor plans, elevations, sections) — but with genuine interest in construction detailing, not just design
• Solid understanding of residential construction methods and sequencing
• Working knowledge of structural detailing at openings (headers, rough openings, flashing/waterproofing assemblies)
• Ability to cross-reference structural and architectural documents to catch discrepancies early — this is a problem-solving role, not just a drafting one
• Background in wood trim/millwork detailing is a strong plus
• Comfortable working from manufacturer profile libraries to produce fabrication drawings (not just design-intent drawings)
• Experience with new construction and residential retrofit conditions is a plus, since detailing requirements differ significantly between the two

Software/Technical Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D drafting is essential; Revit/BIM familiarity a plus but not required)
• Ability to work from manufacturer CAD details and adapt them to project-specific conditions

What Sets the Right Candidate Apart

• Genuinely enjoys the technical/fabrication side of the work, not just conceptual design
• Naturally spots problems before they become expensive change orders — thinks like a builder, not just a draftsman
• Detail-oriented and comfortable owning a drawing from architectural intent through to shop-floor execution
• Sees long-term career growth in specialized fenestration/building envelope detailing — this isn't a stepping-stone role toward pure architecture

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person