Title: Shop Drawing Detailer & CNC Programmer

Payrate: $30 - $40

Location: Toronto, ON

This is not an entry-level drafting position.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to become

one of the best manufacturing engineers in custom

millwork industry.

About the Role

You will be responsible for transforming architectural drawings, design intent, and field dimensions into highly accurate production-ready shop drawings and CNC programs. Your work will directly impact:

- Production efficiency, Installation success, Manufacturing quality, Company profitability, Customer satisfaction
- Every drawing you release must be ready to manufacture.
- Every CNC file you create must maximize efficiency while minimizing waste and rework.

What You'll Do

- Engineering & Shop Drawings
- Develop complete production-ready shop drawings
- including:
- Custom cabinetry
- Reception desks
- Wall panel systems
- Commercial millwork
- Feature walls
- Doors & frames
- Architectural woodwork
- Custom furniture
- Prepare detailed:
- Plans
- Elevations
- Sections
- Details
- Hardware layouts
- Joinery
- Installation details
- Material specifications
- Edge banding requirements
- Assembly methods
- Labeling systems
- Ensure every drawing includes:
- Complete dimensions
- Tolerances
- Finished panel locations
- Grain direction
- Hardware placement
- Lighting requirements
- Installation clearances
- Sequencing information

CNC Programming

Create efficient CNC machining programs for production using Mozaik (or equivalent software). Responsibilities include:

- Nest optimization
- Toolpath creation
- Drilling operations
- Dados
- Grooves
- Routing
- Part labeling
- Tool selection
- Machine optimization
- Your goal is to reduce machine time while increasing
- manufacturing accuracy.

Production Engineering Collaborate daily with:

- Project Managers
- Estimators
- Production Manager
- Cabinetmakers




- Installers
- CNC Operators
- Purchasing
- Review every project before release to ensure:
- Manufacturability
- Material optimization
- Hardware compatibility
- Installation feasibility
- Cost efficiency
- Quality standards

Continuous Improvement

We are looking for someone who constantly asks:

"How can we build this better?"

Expected contributions include:

- Standardizing construction methods
- Creating reusable drawing libraries
- Developing CNC templates
- Improving manufacturing flow
- Reducing installation time
- Reducing material waste
- Eliminating production errors

Who You Are

You naturally notice mistakes that others overlook.

You enjoy solving problems before they become expensive.

You don't simply complete drawings.

You engineer solutions.

You take ownership of every project that leaves your desk.

You care deeply about quality, efficiency, and continuous

improvement.

You believe that great engineering makes everyone else's

job easier.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years experience in:

- Custom millwork
- Architectural woodworking
- Cabinet manufacturing
- Production engineering
- Experience with:
- Mozaik CNC Software
- AutoCAD
- Cabinet Vision (asset)
- Microvellum (asset)
- Alphacam (asset)
- CNC machining
- Nested-based manufacturing
- Strong understanding of:
- AWMAC Standards
- Commercial millwork
- Residential millwork
- Cabinet construction
- Hardware systems
- Manufacturing processes

Technical Skills

You should possess advanced knowledge of:





- Cabinet construction methods
- Material optimization
- Joinery
- Hardware selection
- CNC tooling
- Manufacturing tolerances
- Engineering standards
- Architectural drawings
- Site measurements
- Wood products
- Laminates
- Veneers
- Solid wood

What Success Looks Like

- Within your first 90 days you will:
- Produce production-ready shop drawings with minimal
- revisions
- Program CNC files accurately and efficiently
- Reduce production questions from the shop
- Improve installation readiness
- Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing
- efficiency
- Become a trusted technical resource within the
- company

Performance Expectations

Top performers consistently achieve:

- 98%+ drawing accuracy
- Minimal production revisions
- Minimal site deficiencies
- Efficient CNC optimization
- Continuous process improvements
- On-time project releases

High collaboration with production and installation

teams

We Want Someone Who...

✔ Thinks like an engineer

✔Acts like an owner

✔ Solves problems independently

✔ Takes pride in precision

✔ Loves continuous improvement

✔ Embraces Lean Manufacturing

✔ Communicates professionally

✔ Holds themselves accountable

✔ Wants to build world-class millwork

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Career advancement into Engineering Manager or
- Manufacturing Manager
- Modern manufacturing equipment
- Challenging custom projects
- A collaborative team environment
- Investment in training and career development
- Opportunity to help shape the future of our
- manufacturing systems

We're looking for someone who engineers excellence.

If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Shop Drawing Detailer & CNC Programmer (Toronto)
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