Senior Millwork CAD Technician (Custom Shop Drawings) (Remote)

Senior Millwork CAD Technician (Custom Shop Drawings)

Location:Remote, Offshore (LATAM, South Africa, or Philippines)

Schedule:Monday – Friday, US Central Standard Time (CST) Alignment

Type:Full-time Contractor

Experience:5+ Years (Custom Millwork Specific)

Role Overview: The Digital Craftsman

We are a high-end custom millwork and cabinetry firm looking for a precision-orientedSenior Millwork CAD Technicianto serve as the technical engine of our design department. This is our #1 priority hire. We aren't looking for an architect or a general drafter; we need a "Digital Carpenter" who understands how custom wood assemblies are actually constructed and installed.

You will work as a technical partner to our 3-person design team. While they establish the design intent with the client, you are responsible for the technical reality—translating those concepts into 100% accurate, "clash-free," and fabrication-ready shop drawings. Success in this role means providing a seamless bridge between design and the shop floor, catching errors before they become expensive mistakes, and maintaining a high velocity in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

I. Technical Drafting & Shop Drawings
* Fabrication-Ready Output:Develop comprehensive, high-detail shop drawings in AutoCAD for custom cabinetry and complex architectural millwork.
* Millwork Logic:Apply a deep understanding of joinery, material thicknesses, and construction methods. Your drawings must be "buildable," not just "design-intent."
* Hardware & Integration:Account for all specific hardware (hinges, slides, pulls) and integrated elements like lighting or plumbing clearances within the CAD model.
* Fast-Paced Turnaround:Correct drawings in real-time to keep projects moving forward without stalling the production pipeline.

II. Site Constriction & Problem Solving
* Troubleshooting:Proactively identify site-specific challenges (un-level floors, wall tolerances, structural interferences) and propose technical solutions.
* RFI Initiation:"Flag issues and get answers." You are expected to catch discrepancies in client notes or site measurements and seek clarification immediately.
* Detail Tracking:Maintain a rigorous audit of all project details and small notes provided by the client to ensure the final product is exactly as specified.

III. Team Collaboration & Quality Control
* Design Partnership:Collaborate with our 3-person design team to refine concepts and ensure technical feasibility.
* Zero-Error Standard:Maintain an "eagle eye" for detail. Following onboarding and training, you are expected to deliver drawings with zero errors, ensuring that all specifications are met to the letter.
* Independent Execution:Manage your own project load and track details without the need for constant supervision.

Who You Are

Experience & Must-Haves
* The "Millwork" Specialist:Minimum of 5 years of experience specifically inCustom Millwork/Cabinetry. Experience in general architectural or engineering firms is NOT transferable for this role.
* AutoCAD Mastery:Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD is mandatory.
* Construction Knowledge:You must understand millwork construction and how site constrictions affect the final install.
* Professional English:Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. You must be able to flag technical issues and coordinate with US-based teams clearly and confidently.

Mindset
* High Detail Orientation:You find satisfaction in the "grind" of detailed work and take pride in catching the small notes that others miss.
* Autonomous & Proactive:You are a self-starter who looks for problems to solve rather than waiting for a task list.
* Resilient:You thrive in a high-pressure, fast-turnaround environment.