What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Drafter position at Custom Alarm?
Why work for Custom Alarm?
Join the Custom Alarm team as a full-time CAD Drafter, where your technical talent and eye for detail will truly shine! We’re looking for a motivated, detail-oriented professional who thrives on precision, enjoys solving problems, and takes pride in producing high-quality work. At Custom Alarm, we foster a collaborative, positive, and family-friendly culture where teamwork and continuous improvement are part of who we are. If you’re energized by turning concepts into clear, accurate drawings, enjoy working closely with others to bring projects to life, and want to be part of a team that celebrates success together, we’d love to hear from you. Come join us and help create solutions that make a real impact every day!
A Day in the Life at Custom Alarm
The CAD Drafter prepares detailed 2D CAD drawings for fire alarm, security, and CCTV systems installed and serviced by Custom Alarm. These drawings are essential in providing submittals for permitting and installation and are supported from the design phase through project closeout. Applicants must lead by example and support the Vision, Purpose, and Core Values of the company.
- Reports to: Vice-President of Sales and Design
- Hours: Full-Time/M-F/7:30am-4:30pm
- Location: Southeast Minnesota
- Company Size: 70 employees
- Pay Range: $24.00 - $30.00 (starting wage is based on a number of considerations including; education, certifications, related experience, etc.)
The Main Responsibilities
- Prepare 2D CAD drawings of floor plans, equipment layout, and riser diagrams as assigned. CAD drawings to be completed prior to salesperson submitting paperwork for job completion.
- Ensure drawings meet all necessary codes, AHJ requirements, and company standards.
- Maintain organized drawing files, templates, and libraries.
- Contact general contractors, architects & engineers, electrical contractors, or maintenance personnel to obtain blueprints or CAD files as needed.
- Create as-built drawings and update plans to reflect field changes and project revisions
- Print any necessary CAD drawings as requested.
- Maintain CAD software in a standardized format for all job drawings, bid drawings, bid specifications, and as built drawings with CAD team.
- Maintain plotter with CAD team.
- Attend training to continually refresh and update knowledge of fire alarm industry.
- Help apply for necessary fire alarm permits.
Salary : $24 - $30