SolidWorks Draftsman & CNC Programmer
Location: Haverhill, MA
Job Type: Full-Time | Hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Pay: $22-$30 per hour starting
About Cabot Coach Builders
Cabot Coach Builders is a premier vehicle manufacturer and modifier with over 30 years of experience specializing in limousines, passenger vans, mobile medical vans, recreational vehicles, media and broadcast vans, mobile offices, paratransit vans, and emergency response vehicles. We are proud to be recognized as a Ford Pro Upfitter (FPU) through Ford Motor Company, a Cadillac Master Coachbuilder (CMC) through GM, a Sprinter Master Upfitter / eXpert Upfitter through Mercedes-Benz, and a member of the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA), and National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA).
Key Responsibilities
Drafting & Documentation (Primary Focus)
- Convert 3D assemblies into fully dimensioned 2D manufacturing drawings
- Document existing parts, assemblies, and physical templates into production ready prints
- Generate flat patterns, bend allowances, and forming details for sheet metal
- Create CNC ready profiles for metal, wood and composite components (walls, panels, interior structures)
- Accurately measure and model complex curves, radiuses, and irregular geometries from real-world parts
- Break down assemblies into individual parts and subassemblies
- Revise drawings based on shop feedback and as built conditions
PDM & Engineering Control
- Manage files in SolidWorks PDM (file structure, revisions, ECOs)
- Maintain organized, production ready documentation
CNC & Fabrication Support
- Support CNC programming (router and plasma table)
- Prepare files for cutting, nesting, and material optimization
- Ensure designs are manufacturable across both metal and wood processes
Production & QC Involvement
- Layout and approve body cuts on vehicles
- Review and approve welded structures and subassemblies
- Verify CNC-cut and fabricated parts match drawings and tolerances
- Perform final QC checks (fit, finish, function)
- Assist with road testing and final validation
Required Qualifications
- 2–5+ years of SolidWorks experience
- Proven experience creating 2D manufacturing drawings from 3D assemblies
- Experience documenting existing parts and converting physical components into CAD
- Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, press brake operations, and welding processes
- Experience creating CNC-ready files for routers and/or plasma cutting
- Ability to accurately measure and model curves, contours, and irregular shapes
- Experience with SolidWorks PDM (file management, revision control, ECOs)
- High attention to detail with the ability to produce production-ready documentation
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate has a hybrid background in drafting and hands-on fabrication, and understands how parts are built on the shop floor.
They will typically have:
- Direct experience supporting both sheet metal fabrication and CNC router operations
- Experience documenting interior panels, cabinetry, or vehicle upfit components
- Strong understanding of how to translate physical templates or builds into accurate CAD geometry
- Familiarity with nesting, material optimization, and CNC workflows
- Comfort working between engineering, CNC, and fabrication teams to drive production forward
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- Paid time off
Location Requirement
Must be able to commute to Haverhill, MA or relocate prior to start.
Important Note
This role is heavily focused on production drafting and documentation.
Candidates without direct SolidWorks manufacturing drawing experience will not be considered.
Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Can you work the hours of 6AM - 2:30PM M-F?
- When can you start?
- What salary do you require ($/hr)?
- Can you bend, stand for extended periods of time, lift 40 pounds?
Work Location: In person
