Cabinet Drafting

Description

Let’s share a little about FBS and then we welcome you to apply:

• We are so proud to be 100% Employee Owned. We hire owners, not employees! This means that employees earn ownership in our company through their work and build their net worth based on the company’s change in value over time. Once eligible, you start your journey to ownership with an annual gift of stock averaging 17% of what you make each year! 
• For our sixth consecutive year, we ranked in the Top 10 Best Places to Work in Idaho.
• Franklin Building Supply is a lumber and building material company that has been in business for more than 45 years. We have locations spread across Idaho and one in Nevada.
• We supply just about everything besides plumbing and electrical to build homes. Our focus is on serving professional home builders. Along with providing materials, we install a wide range of products including framing, overhead doors, insulation, gutters, siding, and more. We also manufacture some products including trusses, cabinets, doors, and granite countertops.
• Our company is full of outstanding people who have been working for Franklin Building Supply for 10, 20, or 30 years. We’re working harder than anyone else in our market to get better every day, adding value for customers and improving the value of our company for our employee-owners.
• We are committed to working safer, smarter, and more efficiently than ever before. We are investing significantly in tools, equipment, training, and positions like this to help our team reach its potential.
• Along with competitive compensation, we offer competitive benefits that would be expected including medical/Rx, vision and dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, disability & life insurance, etc.

Primary purpose: To create designs and bids for cabinet packages.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Drafting & Design

• Develop detailed shop drawings and production blueprints for custom and semi-custom cabinetry using CAD software (e.g., Cabinet Vision and 2020).
• Create 2D and 3D renderings to provide clear visual representation of cabinet designs for internal teams and customers.
• Ensure all drawings meet company standards, production capabilities, and client specifications.
• Revise and update drawings based on customer feedback, manufacturing limitations, or material changes.

Engineering & Manufacturing Support

• Translate architectural plans, design concepts, and customer specifications into precise manufacturing instructions.
• Optimize cabinet designs for production efficiency, material utilization, and cost-effectiveness.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure seamless transitions from design to fabrication.
• Identify and resolve potential design issues before production begins to minimize errors and rework.

Material & Specification Coordination

• Select appropriate materials, hardware, and construction methods for each project.
• Maintain a library of standardized cabinet components and configurations to streamline design processes.
• Collaborate with procurement and manufacturing teams to ensure material availability and alignment with production capabilities.

Quality Control & Compliance

• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, building codes, and customer requirements.
• Conduct quality checks on drawings and production plans to minimize errors in fabrication and installation.
• Support troubleshooting efforts on the shop floor by providing technical expertise and revised drawings as needed.

Project Coordination & Communication

• Work closely with sales, project management, and installation teams to ensure alignment of design intent and execution.
• Provide technical support to clients, architects, and designers as needed.
• Maintain organized records of all drafting and engineering work for future reference and revisions.

Requirements

Qualifications: 

• Experience: 3+ years in cabinet drafting, woodworking design, or a related field.
• Software Proficiency: Strong experience with CAD-based cabinet design software such as Cabinet Vision, Microvellum, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of cabinet construction, joinery techniques, and material specifications.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Strong analytical skills to anticipate and resolve design and production challenges.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in technical drawings and specifications.
• Communication Skills: Ability to clearly convey design intent to production teams, project managers, and clients.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.