CAD Drafter - Kalamazoo, MI
DISHER is partnering with a long‑established manufacturer of spectator seating systems that designs and builds telescoping bleachers, stadium seating, and related structures. This team is seeking a CAD Drafter - Submittals (AutoCAD 2D) to create seating layouts and submittal drawings to support sales, engineering, and future system design work.
What it's like to work here:
It’s a hands-on environment where engineering and manufacturing work closely together to design and build bleachers and stadium seating—chances are you’ve already watched a game or event sitting in their products. The culture is evolving, with a growing emphasis on inclusivity, diversity, and bringing more everyday joy and energy into the workplace. Teams are collaborative and training-focused, with pathways for early-career CAD talent to grow into more advanced roles over time.
What you'll get to do:
Create 2D preliminary and submittal drawings in AutoCAD based on architectural plans, specifications, and required accessories for bleacher and seating systems. Develop seating layouts that maximize seating capacity while following state and local building codes and safety requirements. Verify code compliance of markings and changes on returned/approved drawings from architects and owners. Provide CAD drawing support to stock billing and the broader design/engineering group as projects move deeper into detailed design. Contribute to product standardization by helping maintain and improve drawing standards, templates, and detail libraries. Collaborate with team leads, stock billers, and engineers to clarify requirements and ensure drawings accurately represent intended installations. Occasionally support field installation teams for short periods (if interested) to see how systems go together and bring real‑world insight back into your drawings.
What will make you successful:
High school diploma required; CAD certificate or Associate degree in CAD, Design Technology, or a related field preferred. Completed relevant CAD coursework and/or at least one year of professional CAD or design/drafting experience 1–3 years of experience doing design or drafting work, ideally in building products, structural steel, industrial equipment, material handling, store fixtures, or a similar environment. Strong 2D AutoCAD skills (production‑level efficiency with layers, blocks, xrefs, and paper/model space) are a must. Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and translate them into accurate seating layouts. Any exposure to structural or mechanical design concepts (loads, clearances, constructability) is a plus. Experience with 3D CAD is a plus and will be valuable. Positive, upbeat attitude with a desire to contribute to a more joyful, engaging work environment. Able to work independently on focused drafting tasks while also collaborating effectively with a wide range of personalities and communication styles. Detail‑oriented with a strong sense of ownership for accuracy, code compliance, and completeness in drawings. Curious, trainable, and interested in long‑term growth.