New 
Drafter
 QPS Employment Group | |
$65,000.00 / yr
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 United States, Wisconsin, Racine | |
 Nov 01, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Drafter / CAD Designer
Wage: $28.00 - $35.00/hour We're partnering with a growing, family-owned manufacturer in the Racine area looking to add a Drafter / CAD Designer to its engineering team. This is a hands-on drafting role focused on taking architectural plans and design concepts and turning them into 3D models and detailed production/shop drawings for custom retail fixtures, displays, millwork, casework, and related products. This is not a traditional mechanical or structural engineering position. The ideal candidate understands how things are actually built and can translate design intent into something the manufacturing team can produce. Drafter Responsibilities: - Create 3D models, production drawings, and shop drawings using SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD - Interpret architectural drawings, blueprints, specifications, and customer requirements - Develop drawings for custom millwork, cabinetry, casework, retail fixtures, displays, and related products - Incorporate wood construction, hardware, and occasional metal components into designs - Work on a variety of projects ranging from straightforward casework to highly customized retail displays - Collaborate with engineering, production, and project teams to ensure designs are manufacturable - Make revisions based on project requirements and internal design reviews - Potentially cross-train into programming and other technical areas based on interest and ability Requirements for Drafter: - Working knowledge of SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD - Ability to read and interpret architectural plans and blueprints - Understanding of millwork, cabinetry, casework, woodworking, fixtures, or similar construction methods - Ability to turn concepts and architectural information into detailed, manufacturable drawings - Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn - Experience designing or drafting retail fixtures, displays, architectural millwork, cabinetry, or casework preferred - SolidWorks experience preferred - Associate degree in CAD, drafting, engineering technology, or a related field preferred IND345 Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions has the resources of a large company but the feel and personalized customer service of a small one. And our specialized recruiting services mean you don't just find a job. You find a role that helps you advance your career and achieve your goals - fast. Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee. Please note that Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy. | |