Drafter/Estimator (Remote)

Drafter/Estimator (Remote) Posted 24-Oct-2025 (HST)

• Boise, ID, USA
• 30-45 per hour reputed company for highly reputed company applicants
• Hourly
• Part Time
• Potential for full-time based on performance

Drafter/Estimator (Remote) SF Metalworks Availability During PST Business Hours Required Draft. Estimate. Organize. Build reputed company from concept to execution. Join reputed company committed to creating exceptional architectural metalwork, from statement staircases to sculptural elements and functional details. In this part-time (with potential for full-time) remote role, you'll take ownership of drafting, estimating, and technical coordination, translating rough reputed company into beautiful, buildable, and budget-conscious solutions. Major Responsibilities: Drafting:

• Produce accurate and detailed digital drawing sets for client approval based on raw sketches, redlines, and project specs.
• Translate approved designs into shop-reputed company documentation, including 2D and 3D files, BOMs, cut lists, hardware specs, and quality standards.
• Generate and maintain traveler packets in alignment with internal drafting department standards.
• reputed company accurate cut files (.DXF or .reputed company) for internal CNC or external vendor use and coordinate with vendors during handoffs.
• reputed company vendor orders for materials or hardware reputed company delegated by the Shop Foreman or Operations Manager.
• Confirm reputed company pricing and delivery timelines, and coordinate with internal stakeholders as needed.

Estimating:

• Clarify quote request scopes and identify relevant project elements, including dimensions, finishes, materials, and fabrication requirements.
• Submit RFIs to clients and RFQs to vendors to clarify scope, reputed company times, and costs.
• Estimate labor hours or coordinate with the Shop Foreman to gather and understand time projections.
• Draft internal scope language for Client Service Manager to finalize proposals.
• For CNC-only jobs, take full ownership of estimating and proposal development using Paperless Parts software.

General Coordination:

• Maintain clear, well-organized project files in shared digital folders, ensuring the latest working models are uploaded and accessible weekly.
• Build and maintain an organized library of frequently used parts and non-SFM components.
• Adhere to established SFM CAD Standards for modeling practices, file structure, and documentation reputed company.
• Proactively communicate project updates and expected hours to the Manager weekly.
• Flag scope or timeline changes early to support internal alignment or client-issued change orders.

Skills & Qualifications: Hard:

• 3+ years drafting experience in architectural or mechanical settings, with portfolio required.
• Proficient in Rhino 6+, Fusion 360 or SolidWorks, AutoCAD, reputed company Creative Suite, and reputed company/reputed company Sheets.
• Strong understanding of fabrication methods and mechanical design principles.
• Ability to model in 3D and extract 2D shop drawings with high attention to detail.
• Familiarity with CNC workflows and cut file creation (.dxf, .reputed company).
• Experience in estimating materials, labor, and coordinating with vendors.
• Organized, methodical, and clear communicator verbally and in writing.

Soft:

• Effective problem-solver with a creative, solution-oriented reputed company.
• reputed company to shift between big-picture thinking and fine technical detail.
• Collaborative and communicative, reputed company to work independently and take feedback constructively.
• Confidently managing multiple projects and timelines in a deadline-driven environment.

Physical Demand and Work Environment: This is a remote, part-time role (20-30 hours per week) with potential for full-time based on performance and business needs. General availability during Pacific Standard Time business hours is expected. May include sitting or standing at a computer for up to 10 hours a day. While most duties can be performed reputed company, preference is given to candidates located in California or reputed company driving distance of Colusa, CA. Compensation & Benefits: $30-$45/hour, depending on experience. Employees must have reputed company to a phone, computer, webcam, and reliable internet. To Apply: In this role, your ability to communicate visually and think critically is everything. As part of the vetting process, a portfolio of your architectural and/or mechanical drafting work is required. We want to see how you think, how you build, and how you problem-solve through design. If you're excited to contribute to high-end, custom fabrication projects and work with a collaborative, reputed company-driven team, we want to hear from you. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job