CAD Drafter

Job Description

About Us:

Gasser Chair is a distinguished leader in the design and manufacturing of premium seating solutions, proudly trusted by some of the world's most iconic brands, including Wynn, Caesars, Ritz-Carlton, and Hilton. Renowned for our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, we design and produce custom seating solutions that seamlessly blend style, comfort, and durability, setting the standard in quality and design.

Founded in 1946, Gasser Chair has a rich history rooted in skill and ingenuity. As a third-generation, family-owned business, we have grown from a small operation to a global brand while staying true to our values of quality, integrity, and customer focus. With decades of expertise and a passion for innovation, we continue to redefine what is possible in custom seating solutions.

We encourage you to visit our website at to learn more about our history, explore our product offerings, and discover how we bring our legacy of craftmanship and innovation to every project we undertake.

Our Core Values:

At Gasser Chair, our core values define who we are and how we operate. We are committed to being Respectful, creating a welcoming and supportive environment; Accountable, working together to ensure success; Process-Driven, dedicated to following and improving best practices; and Adaptable, embracing positive change.

These values are not just words - they are the heart of how we work and grow together. We look for team members who share these principles and bring them to life every day. When you join Gasser Chair, you become part of a team that values collaboration, dedication, and a commitment to doing great work. Your success here starts with embracing our core values and contributing to a culture where everyone thrives.

Position Overview:

The purpose of the CAD Drafter position at Gasser Chair is to create, revise, and maintain detailed technical drawings and documentation used in the design and manufacturing of seating products. This role is responsible for translating conceptual designs and engineering input into precise 2D and 3D CAD models and technical documentation in alignment with company standards and customer specifications.

Drafting & Modeling: Prepare accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings for seating components, assemblies, and product variations based on engineering sketches, design input, or redlines.

Drawing Revisions: Update existing drawings to reflect design changes, improvements, or customer-specific modifications, ensuring version control and traceability.

BOM Support: Collaborate with engineering and purchasing to assist in the generation and maintenance of bills of materials (BOMs) in the ERP system.

Manufacturing Support: Produce clear, accurate, and complete fabrication and assembly drawings to support the production team.

New Product Development: Assist in the design documentation process for prototypes and new product lines by creating initial drawings, renderings, and exploded views.

Design Library Maintenance: Maintain and organize the CAD drawing library, ensuring data integrity, proper naming conventions, and archival of obsolete files.

Collaboration: Coordinate closely with engineers, manufacturing staff, and sales to ensure design intent, manufacturability, and customer requirements are met.

File Management: Use and manage files within the company's PLM or file management systems, ensuring consistent documentation practices.

Standardization: Adhere to internal drafting standards and actively contribute to improving drawing consistency and best practices.

Quality & Compliance: Ensure all drawings meet company quality standards and support safety, regulatory, and ergonomic requirements.

Qualifications:

Associate degree or technical diploma in Drafting, Design Technology, or a related field.

Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar programs (SolidWorks preferred).

Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret technical data, blueprints, and design requirements.

Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as metal fabrication, upholstery, and woodworking is preferred.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple drawing projects and revisions simultaneously.

Effective communication skills to collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and sales departments.

Experience with ERP or PLM systems is a plus.

Ability to work independently and under direction, meeting deadlines and managing priorities.

Physical Requirements:

The CAD Drafter at Gasser Chair is expected to perform job duties in an office environment with occasional visits to the production floor. The role requires the ability to sit and work at a computer workstation for extended periods. Occasional standing, walking, or lifting objects up to 25 lbs may be necessary when visiting production areas or reviewing physical prototypes. Regular use of computer and office equipment is required.

Gasser Chair is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the ADA. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential job functions, please notify Human Resources, and appropriate arrangements will be made to support your needs.

Benefits:

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Gasser Chair Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Gasser Chair Company complies with all laws and regulations related to verifying employment eligibility, and is an E-Verify employer.

Full-time