Cad Drafter

**_Please note, that we are primarily considering and prioritizing designers with experience in the architectural millwork, store fixture, and kitchen cabinet industry._**

The **Millwork Engineer/Cabinet Designer/Fixture Designer** position works closely with Project Management & Production to produce quality drawings that are engineered for Production, focusing on completeness and buildability. You will be placed in teams on projects with a Project Manager and a Project Coordinator, and work with this team to create engineered drawings ready for Production from architectural drawings or concepts.

**YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Taking ownership of projects and seeing them through to 100%: Focus on drawings and details, in addition to color and hardware specifications. Your completed drawings must tell the “full story”.
- Clarity, dimensioning, and creating a clear easily read drawing
- Information management: will handle a lot of information, and make sure you get your answers when you need them.
- Utilize 3D Engineering software that links to the Production Factory, what you draw is what gets built. Details must be considered and implemented into a production-ready model.
- Use supplementary software such as AutoCAD and Excel proficiently.
- Reading and interpreting architectural drawings, renderings, site photos, hand sketches, etc.
- Collaborate effectively to exceed expectations with various teams.
- Deliverables: having a clear list of the items that are expected to be made from any drawing set, and ensuring they are communicated and released to production
- Millwork Engineering: engineering for efficiency, everything needs to be drawn to be able to meet or exceed the budget.
- Giving/Receiving Feedback: it’s a must for success, it’s part of continuous improvement. Staying open and understanding the big picture
- Material Takeoffs/Bills of materials: Ensuring Supply Chain and Production have correct material specifications to manufacture products efficiently, as well as taking material and hardware limitations into account.
- Time and Information Management: Ensuring budgets for engineering time are met, as well as information for projects kept organized and implemented into drawings
- Use ERP and Smartsheet to track project information and timelines

**YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**:

- Proficiency in 3D Engineering software is preferred (SolidWorks, Inventor, TopSOLID)
- Experience in the design, manufacture and coordination of architectural millwork products, store fixtures, and/or commercial cabinetry is preferred
- Able to effectively communicate with all types of staff, including technical, professional, and upper management, both verbally and in writing
- The ability to work independently and with teams
- Superior technical and problem-solving skills are required in this position

**EDUCATION**:

- Degree in Woodworking Technology, Industrial Design, or a related field is preferred

**WHAT WE OFFER**: We offer competitive salaries and benefits. This is an exciting time for us as our team continues to grow. Archmill offers a fun and collaborative work environment

Archmill is an equal opportunity employer and encourage minorities, women, protected veterans, and disabled individuals to apply.

**ARCHMILL HOUSE** is a leading custom manufacturer of high-end architectural millwork and premium store fixtures serving commercial, institutional and retail markets. Archmill has worked tirelessly to build a reputation as the most respected and trusted millwork company in Canada, possessing the experience and resources to meet any challenge. Our primary focus is on market segments where quality custom architectural millwork matters.

**MISSION**:Our commitment is to provide quality architectural products on time & on a budget to the environments of our clients, where our personnel is challenged & inspired to reach their full potential & make a difference.

**VISION**: To be #1 in architectural interiors for the multi-location enterprise.
**VALUES**:COMMITMENT | INTEGRITY | AGILITY | COLLABORATION

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kitchener, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Store Fixture Design: 1 year (preferred)
- Architectural Millwork and/or Cabinet Design: 1 year (preferred)
- 3D Engineering Software: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location