Drafter for Furniture Manufacturing

Job Title: Drafter for Furniture Manufacturing

Location: Jurong Area

Job Type: Full-time

About Us

At Welead, we manufacture and deliver bespoke, high-endcommercial furniture solutions locally. We partner with bespoke furniturecompanies and general contractors to furnish corporate offices. Most projectthat we handled are customized and we are seeking a highly organized projectdrafter to manage timelines, ensure details are in line with orders andhands-on site installations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare Production Drawings: Create detailed shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and 2D/3D for custom furniture, cabinetry, wardrobes, and joinery using software like Pytha and AutoCAD. This involves producing plans, elevations, sections, and detail drawings with accurate dimensions.
• Translate Design Concepts: Interpret design briefs and conceptual sketches, converting them into accurate, scaled technical drawings suitable for factory production.
• Collaborate with Production: Work closely with client, sales and production team to clarify details and ensure designs are practical for manufacturing.
• Prepare Cutting Lists & Specifications: Generate detailed material lists, cutting schedules, assembly instructions, and specify materials, finishes, and hardware.
• Liaise with Clients and Designers: Coordinate with designers, drafters, and occasionally clients to understand requirements and finalize layouts.
• Site Coordination: Conduct site measurements and surveys as needed, and prepare as-built drawings upon project completion.
• Maintain Documentation: Ensure proper version control and documentation of all project drawings.

Requirements &Skills:

• Experience: requires 1-5 years of relevant drafting experience, preferably in custom furniture, millwork, carpentry, or interior fit-out.
• Software Proficiency: AutoCAD and Pytha
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of construction methods, joinery works, and materials used in furniture and cabinetry.
• Site Ready: Comfortable working in a factory shopfloor and occasional visiting active commercial construction zones and adhering to safety regulations (PPE required).
• Soft Skills: Fluency in English, attention to details, problem-solving, and the ability to work with production teams are essential.