CAD Drafter

Kalamazoo, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CAD Drafter - Kalamazoo MI

DISHER is partnering with a longestablished manufacturer of spectator seating systems that designs and builds telescoping bleachers stadium seating and related structures. This team isseeking aCAD Drafter - Submittals (AutoCAD 2D) to create seating layouts and submittal drawings tosupport sales engineering and future system design work.

What its like to work here:

Its a hands-on environment where engineering and manufacturing work closely together to design and build bleachers and stadium seatingchances are youve already watched a game or event sitting in their products. The culture is evolving with a growing emphasis on inclusivity diversity and bringing more everyday joy and energy into the workplace. Teams are collaborative and training-focused with pathways for early-career CAD talent to grow into more advanced roles over time.

What youll get to do:

Create 2D preliminary and submittal drawings in AutoCAD based on architectural plans specifications and required accessories for bleacher and seating systems.
Develop seating layouts that maximize seating capacity while following state and local building codes and safety requirements.
Verify code compliance of markings and changes on returned/approved drawings from architects and owners.
Provide CAD drawing support to stock billing and the broader design/engineering group as projects move deeper into detailed design.
Contribute to product standardization by helping maintain and improve drawing standards templates and detail libraries.
Collaborate with team leads stock billers and engineers to clarify requirements and ensure drawings accurately represent intended installations.
Occasionally support field installation teams for short periods (if interested) to see how systems go together and bring realworld insight back into your drawings.

What will make you successful:

High school diploma required; CAD certificate or Associate degree in CAD Design Technology or a related field preferred.
Completed relevant CAD coursework and/or at least one year of professional CAD or design/drafting experience
13 years of experience doing design or drafting work ideally in building products structural steel industrial equipment material handling store fixtures or a similar environment.
Strong 2D AutoCAD skills (productionlevel efficiency with layers blocks xrefs and paper/model space) are a must.
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and translate them into accurate seating layouts.
Any exposure to structural or mechanical design concepts (loads clearances constructability) is a plus.
Experience with 3D CAD is a plus and will be valuable.
Positive upbeat attitude with a desire to contribute to a more joyful engaging work environment.
Able to work independently on focused drafting tasks while also collaborating effectively with a wide range of personalities and communication styles.
Detailoriented with a strong sense of ownership for accuracy code compliance and completeness in drawings.
Curious trainable and interested in longterm growth.

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CAD Drafter - Kalamazoo MIDISHER is partnering with a longestablished manufacturer of spectator seating systems that designs and builds telescoping bleachers stadium seating and related structures. This team isseeking aCAD Drafter - Submittals (AutoCAD 2D) to create seating layouts and submittal dra...

CAD Drafter - Kalamazoo MI

What its like to work here:

What youll get to do:

Create 2D preliminary and submittal drawings in AutoCAD based on architectural plans specifications and required accessories for bleacher and seating systems.
Develop seating layouts that maximize seating capacity while following state and local building codes and safety requirements.
Verify code compliance of markings and changes on returned/approved drawings from architects and owners.
Provide CAD drawing support to stock billing and the broader design/engineering group as projects move deeper into detailed design.
Contribute to product standardization by helping maintain and improve drawing standards templates and detail libraries.
Collaborate with team leads stock billers and engineers to clarify requirements and ensure drawings accurately represent intended installations.
Occasionally support field installation teams for short periods (if interested) to see how systems go together and bring realworld insight back into your drawings.

What will make you successful:

High school diploma required; CAD certificate or Associate degree in CAD Design Technology or a related field preferred.
Completed relevant CAD coursework and/or at least one year of professional CAD or design/drafting experience
13 years of experience doing design or drafting work ideally in building products structural steel industrial equipment material handling store fixtures or a similar environment.
Strong 2D AutoCAD skills (productionlevel efficiency with layers blocks xrefs and paper/model space) are a must.
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and translate them into accurate seating layouts.
Any exposure to structural or mechanical design concepts (loads clearances constructability) is a plus.
Experience with 3D CAD is a plus and will be valuable.
Positive upbeat attitude with a desire to contribute to a more joyful engaging work environment.
Able to work independently on focused drafting tasks while also collaborating effectively with a wide range of personalities and communication styles.
Detailoriented with a strong sense of ownership for accuracy code compliance and completeness in drawings.
Curious trainable and interested in longterm growth.