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AutoCAD Drafter

Navy Island, Inc.
Saint Paul, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/11/2026

ABOUT YOU

You are sharp as a tack, conscientious, and have laser-like focus. Being able to juggle multiple projects at a time while maintaining a keen eye for detail is one of your many strengths, and you can do all these things while staying mindful of deadlines.

Being able to talk through projects with like-minded people not only helps you, but makes the workday more interesting. Your work is enhanced through discussion and feedback from colleagues, and your ideas help your coworkers improve, too. Your ideal job includes working alongside awesome people in a fun yet focused environment, making cool things daily, and has a lot of room to grow.

You are looking for a place to call home. You want a career to take pride in at a company that wants to utilize your talents to the best of their abilities.

ABOUT NAVY ISLAND

Navy Island is a family run manufacturer of acoustic and architectural wood products. Over the course of 30 years in the industry, we've grown to a three-building campus with approximately 140,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing floor space in West Saint Paul, Minnesota.

We've found success by thinking outside the box and inventing clever solutions to difficult problems. Our company has been around for a while, we're stable and growing, and our products have tons of potential. Win, win, win.

ROLE

The AutoCAD Drafter is responsible for taking client drawings or cut sheets and turning them into shop drawings to be reviewed by clients, and production drawings to be used by fabrication. The drafting department also creates detail and hardware drawings for use in business development and shop drawings.

  • Use AutoCAD to prepare drawings.
  • Create and store drawings electronically.
  • Draft technical details.
  • Specify dimensions, materials, and procedures.
  • Prepare drawings that detail plans and specifications.
  • Prepare drawings showing the detail and method of assembly.
  • Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to lists of materials.
  • Work with Sales Reps and Project Coordinators to build shop drawing for clients.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Willingness to step out of your comfort zone as you prepare for your next stage.
  • Entry level position leading to project management, estimating, inside and outside sales roles.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Degree in Architectural Technology or Computer Drafting, or equivalent experience
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD
  • Ability to read and understand architectural and construction blueprints

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

  • W St Paul, MN Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24

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