
Engineering Drafting Technician
Woodgrain
The Role
Overview
Create and manage CAD drawings, supporting engineering, manufacturing, and customers.
Key Responsibilities
- cad modeling
- drawing control
- file management
- drawing distribution
- specification docs
- team collaboration
Tasks
Provide accurate and timely CAD drawings, documentation, and product information to support internal teams and external customers. This role ensures product specifications are properly captured, communicated, and maintained across engineering, manufacturing, and customer-facing functions. -Revise and maintain all technical drawings to reflect engineering changes or manufacturing feedback. -Manage digital and physical drawing file control, ensuring version accuracy and accessibility. -Distribute approved and updated drawings to relevant departments and production areas. -Prepare specialized elevation and alignment drawings to support production (e.g., grille or architectural integration). -Create, update, and manage 2D and 3D part and assembly drawings using AutoCAD and other CAD platforms. -Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design improvements, standardization, and efficiency initiatives. -Support product questions and technical requests from customers, engineering, and manufacturing teams. -Produce assembly specification drawings and architectural trace files as required.
Requirements
- autocad
- inventor
- solidworks
- revit
- pdm
- associate degree
What You Bring
Equal opportunity employment | Competitive compensation and benefits | Pre-employment drug screen and background check required -Strong proficiency with AutoCAD; familiarity with Inventor, SolidWorks or Revit preferred -1-3 years of experience in a drafting or CAS technician role -Experience with PDM (Product Data Management) or document control systems. -Associate’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology or related field -Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems
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Benefits
-Flexible Spending Account (FSA) -Paid Time Off (PTO) -Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D -401(k) with a Company Match -Health Savings Account (HSA) -Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability -8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday -Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans -Employee Assistance Program -Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
The Company
About Woodgrain
-Diversified during both world wars by manufacturing ammo boxes, truck parts, and airplanes. -By 1985 sales surged further via acquisitions. -Typical projects span producing bespoke moulding systems, stile-and-rail doors, factory-finished door components, vinyl and aluminum windows, plus cabinetry parts. -Recent strategic acquisitions include Trimco Millwork, Huttig Building Products, and Kelleher Corporation, expanding reach and product breadth across North America. -Additionally serves pet-related markets, offering horse and pet products alongside traditional building materials. -Blends traditional craftsmanship with modern tech like CNC-tooling, continuous yield optimization, and standardized profiles to ensure quality and efficiency.
Sector Specialisms
Millwork
Moulding
Doors
Windows
Lumber
Composite Panels
Animal Bedding
Heating Pellets
Wood Building Products
Security Clearance
-pre-employment drug screen and background check required.
