Job Description
Job Description
Join a company with over 30 years of experience and innovation-Merric Millwork and Seating is a leading manufacturer in the millwork industry, proudly expanding our capabilities to include custom upholstery, metalwork, powder coating, and stone. We collaborate with clients across the country on a wide range of projects in the hospitality, restaurant, sporting venue, and senior living industries.
Position Overview
Drafter/Designer will create cabinet and millwork shop drawings from architectural blueprints. Ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of custom cabinet manufacturing and design. Routinely interact with project managers, estimator, purchasing, installers and shop personnel in preparation cabinet manufacturing and installation.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Read and understand blueprints, sketches, and specifications to produce precise shop drawings for custom millwork and casework.
- Develop and prepare detailed, fabrication-ready drawings that align with design intent and manufacturing standards.
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, and shop personnel to ensure design feasibility and accuracy.
- Prepare cut lists, bills of materials (BOMs), and other documentation for manufacturing, machining, and assembly operations.
- Proficiently use AutoCAD and be familiar with Microvellum or equivalent tools to draft and modify drawings.
- Generate approval drawings to be reviewed and signed off by clients before production.
- Apply AWI standards and best practices in millwork and casework drafting.
- Collaborate with Project Managers (PMs) to identify discrepancies, missing details, and required resolutions before drafting begins.
- Consolidate all drawings into a complete submittal package for client approval.
- Participate in Bluebeam Studio collaboration with PMs, drafters, and field teams for real-time updates.
- Revise drawings based on field measurements and redlines to maintain accuracy.
- And other duties / responsibilities as assigned based on the needs of the company.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and familiarity with Microvellum, is required.
- Strong understanding of millwork construction techniques, materials, and industry best practices.
- Attention to detail with the ability to spot and resolve potential design issues before production.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the capability to interpret complex designs and translate them into accurate, buildable plans.
- Possess excellent communication skills and be able to effectively collaborate with designers, engineers, PMs, and clients.
- Industry Experience – Background in millwork and casework drafting with knowledge of AWI standards preferred.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of millwork/cabinet drafting experience required in CAD.
- Advanced knowledge of Cabinet Vision and/or Auto Cad/ 2D.
- Knowledge of AWI standards is required and Individual Drafting Accreditation (IDA) is preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of cabinet layout, millwork fabrication methods and materials.
Physical Requirements
- Sit for long periods of time.
- Repeat the same movements.
- Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Location/Hours
Fully onsite role in O'Fallon, Missouri, Monday - Friday.
Background checks and drug screens will be conducted on all candidates that accept an offer of employment.