What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drafting Specialist in Cabinetry position at Shada Build & Design, Inc.?
Cabinet Vision Drafter/Engineer
Full-Time | Competitive Pay & Benefits
About Us
We are a high-end custom cabinet and furniture shop in Oakland, CA, with steady work and a strong project pipeline. Currently, most of our shop drawings are completed by subcontractors in AutoCAD before being redone in Cabinet Vision. We are looking to streamline this process and improve efficiency through Lean Manufacturing principles and standardized workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Create shop drawings, engineering plans, and cut lists as well as CNC programing using Cabinet Vision, Autocad, and other CAD/CAM software.
- Develop and submit shop submittals for client approval.
- Work with AutoCAD for initial drawings and assist in transitioning to a more efficient workflow. (We can train on Autocad if needed.)
- Manage material orders and optimize nesting for production efficiency.
- Collaborate with contractors, designers, and architects to finalize layouts.
- Work closely with our shop foreman and project managers to maintain schedules.
- Identify and resolve design and production issues proactively.
- Help implement Lean Manufacturing practices to improve workflow and efficiency.
- Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for drafting, engineering, and production coordination.
Qualifications
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Cabinet Vision software.
- Experience with AutoCAD is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of cabinet construction, joinery, and installation.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing or process improvement is a plus.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- A minimum of 5 years experience in cabinetmaking or woodworking
- The ability to work in-person - due to the frequency of one-off designs and highly custom work we need a team member that can work at our office. There is a possibility of some remote work in the future but this would be only after a probationary period and would be occasional.
Why Join Us?
- Work on high-end challenging custom projects for some of the best designers and architects in the country as well as our own in-house designs
- Well equipped modern shop space and professional office setting
- Steady workload with opportunities for process improvement.
- Excellent salary and benefits including full coverage for employee health, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation and 401(k) with employer match program. .
- Opportunity to help standardize and streamline drafting and production processes.
- Hire-on bonus possibility for the right candidate
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract
Pay: $75,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Cabinet Vision Software: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Oakland, CA 94607 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Oakland, CA 94607: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $130,000