Draftsman / CAD Operator
Location: Fate, TX (100% Onsite)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $50,000 – $60,000
Schedule: Full-Time
Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Draftsman/CAD Operator to join a growing construction and design firm specializing in commercial tenant finish-outs within the medical and veterinary industries. This position is based onsite in Fate, TX (near Rockwall) and offers long-term professional growth, including hands-on training in estimating.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate 2D construction drawings using Autodesk for permitting and code compliance
- Develop architectural, engineering, and millwork plans from specifications, sketches, and site measurements
- Manage the permitting process and liaise with city officials
- Create and revise shop drawings, MEP layouts, and design updates
- Conduct site visits and field measurements
- Assist the estimating team with material take-offs and cost calculations
- Provide technical support to field and office teams
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of AutoCAD drafting experience (2D focus only)
- Proficiency in Autodesk and AutoCAD hotkeys
- Ability to interpret floor plans, elevations, and MEP drawings
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects
- Familiarity with local building codes and permitting
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Eagerness to learn estimating and grow within the company
- Some college coursework preferred but not required
Benefits:
- Full health and dental insurance
- 3% 401(k) contribution after 90 days
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
If you are a detail-driven CAD professional looking to expand your skills in a supportive and fast-paced environment, apply today to speak with Wheeler Staffing Partners.