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Northern Architectural Systems

AutoCAD Drafter

Northern Architectural Systems, Teterboro, New Jersey, us, 07699

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Pay Range Base pay range: $52,000 – $62,000 per year.

Company Overview Northern Architectural Systems is a growth‑minded, locally owned and operated company dedicated to servicing our customers. We offer high quality, energy‑efficient fenestration and building façade solutions to meet the requirements of a demanding market while remaining environmentally‑friendly. We have been recognized by INC Magazine as one of the fast‑growing private companies in America and as one of the top 50 fastest‑growing companies in New Jersey by NJBIZ Magazine.

Overview We are looking to fulfill our need for an AutoCAD Drafter at our Teterboro facility. Though not mandatory, the ideal candidate will have previous experience drafting window and/or door systems. This person will support the production of shop drawings, fabrication details, and installation diagrams for aluminum window and door systems. The AutoCAD Drafter must possess exceptional organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills while being results‑driven and highly computer‑savvy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Able to produce basic plans, elevations, sections, and detail views under supervision

Accountable for generating drawings according to the requirements provided by the senior designer, engineers, and/or client

Able to create both 2D and 3D drawings

Assist in preparing fabrication and installation details for standard window and door assemblies

Responsible for incorporating changes or modifications according to the suggestions of the senior designer and/or client

Apply NAS drafting templates, layer conventions, and title block standards

Learn to read window/door schedules and basic structural sheets

Identify missing information or unclear conditions and ask clarifying questions

Liaison between the design team and engineers to gain insight into the project

Responsible for supporting engineering with minor drawing adjustments for fabrication and assist in preparing simplified field diagrams or as‑built documentation when required

Assist in maintaining block libraries and improving reusable CAD components

Skills

Certificate or diploma in Drafting, CAD Technology, Architectural Technology, or a related field

2–4 years of experience as an AutoCAD Drafter

Experience with window/door systems, curtainwall, storefront, or metal fabrication is preferred but not mandatory

Must be proficient with AutoCAD (model space/paper space, viewports, blocks, XREF basics)

Familiarity with Bluebeam or PDF markup tools

Exposure to Revit or 3D modeling tools

Basic understanding of architectural and shop drawings

Strong attention to detail

Fluent in MS Office

Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Benefits

Full‑time position

Salary Ranges: $52,000 – $62,000 (commensurate with experience)

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits offered

401(k)

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Employee Training

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Design

Industry IT Services and IT Consulting

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