Detailer - CAD Technician

Exhibit Concepts•Vandalia, OH

About The Position

At Exhibit Concepts, Detailers help turn creative ideas into physical experiences. The CAD Detailer / CAD Technician translates exhibit, environmental, and architectural concepts into accurate technical and fabrication drawings used to build custom environments for trade shows, museums, educational spaces, branded environments, and other projects. This is not a traditional civil, HVAC, piping, or utility drafting role. The position is suited to someone whose CAD experience relates to architectural millwork, cabinetry, custom fabrication, displays, fixtures, interiors, or other work where drawings become physical products. The role is currently approximately 80% 2D CAD and 20% 3D, with Exhibit Concepts continuing to expand its 3D capabilities. The Detailer works primarily with Project Managers and also collaborates with Design, Estimating, Production, Sales, and other stakeholders. Projects include fast-paced trade show work as well as longer-term museum, educational, and permanent-environment projects. The Detailer will continue developing knowledge of the company’s internal building standards, fabrication methods, and evolving CAD technologies.

Requirements

Proficiency using AutoCAD in a professional or technical environment.
Architectural millwork experience.
Experience producing technical drawings that support fabrication, construction, millwork, cabinetry, fixtures, displays, or another build environment.
Ability to read and interpret sketches, specifications, dimensions, and design information.
Understanding of basic materials and construction/fabrication methods.
Strong attention to detail and drawing accuracy.
Ability to manage priorities and work across multiple projects.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to learn and apply established building and drafting standards.
Associate degree or technical training in drafting, CAD, architecture, construction technology, engineering technology, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed technical and fabrication drawings using AutoCAD.
Translate creative and design concepts into accurate production-ready drawings.
Review sketches, specifications, field dimensions, and related information to determine drafting and construction requirements.
Prepare drawings for architectural millwork, cabinetry, displays, fixtures, exhibit components, and other custom-built environments.
Create and revise plans, elevations, sections, details, setup drawings, and related project documentation.
Apply practical knowledge of materials and construction methods when developing drawings.
Coordinate primarily with Project Managers while collaborating with Design, Estimating, Production, Sales, and other project stakeholders.
Review and revise drawings based on project requirements, production needs, and internal feedback.
Perform quality checks to ensure drawings are accurate, complete, and buildable.
Maintain organized CAD files and project documentation.
Support fast-paced trade show projects and longer-term museum, educational, and permanent-environment projects.
Continue developing knowledge of Exhibit Concepts' internal building standards, fabrication methods, and evolving CAD technologies.