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Drafter

Job in Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, 60045, USA
Listing for: KINGSPAN GROUP PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
  • Design & Architecture
    CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Kingspan Light + Air is an award-winning innovator of day lighting and ventilation solutions for high-performance building envelopes, offering a wide range of high-quality solutions, including translucent day lighting systems, skylights, smoke, and natural ventilation products.

To help us continue to grow our business, we're searching for a Design Drafter. The Drafter will develop shop drawings and parts detailing using Inventor software for production related to metal framed skylights and other building envelope products.

Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance with HSA plan, retirement plan with 4% company match, 13 days of Paid Time Off plus 10 paid company holidays, and upward advancement potential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Develop shop drawings and parts detailing using Autodesk Inventor for the KLA line of metal framed skylights and other building envelope products.

* Prepare detailed bills of materials, fabrication drawings and details of aluminum structural components (specific product training will be provided).

* Design and detailing projects using Inventor/AutoCAD and in‐house programs.

* Provide clear fabrication drawings and Bill of Materials to manufacturing.

* Coordinate designs with architectural and structural drawings.

* Study specifications, determine optimal product for requirements and properly apply this knowledge to the design.

* Communicate verbally and in writing with internal departments.

* Work within a team environment of management, sales, and manufacturing.

* Provide fair, friendly, and consistent customer service.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

* 3+ years using Inventor and AutoCAD software. Ability to read architectural and structural drawings.

* 3+ years' experience as a detailer in the architectural products, structural steel, curtain wall, metal panel, glazed structures, ornamental steel or building envelopes industry.

* Understanding of fabrication methods of architectural products.

* Strong familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

* Good 3D and math skills (Trigonometry)

* Independent and self-guided attitude.

* Ability to multitask and manage time well.

At Kingspan, we believe our employees are our greatest resource. Therefore, we offer a competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions. Kingspan is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
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