Joinery Draftsman & Cutting List Technician

JOB TITLE: Joinery Draftsman & Cutting List Technician – Dammam JOB DESCRIPTION: One of the largest wood manufacturing factories in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Joinery Draftsman & Cutting List Technician to join its factory team in Dammam. The successful candidate must be able to independently prepare accurate, production-ready drawings and cutting lists for furniture, wooden doors, kitchens, wardrobes, architectural joinery, and fire-rated wooden doors. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Prepare detailed shop drawings and production drawings based on approved designs, specifications, and site measurements. • Prepare accurate cutting lists, bills of materials, and hardware schedules for production. • Produce drawings for furniture, wooden doors, kitchens, wardrobes, architectural joinery, and fire-rated wooden doors. • Clearly specify dimensions, sections, materials, finishes, edge banding, hardware, and joinery details. • Coordinate with production, CNC, procurement, estimation, project, and installation teams. • Review drawings and cutting lists before releasing them to production. • Minimise material waste by preparing accurate quantities and optimised cutting information. • Update drawings according to approved revisions and site conditions. • Ensure that fire-rated door drawings follow the approved specifications, tested systems, and required hardware details. • Resolve technical and production-related drawing issues promptly. MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in joinery or wood manufacturing drafting. • Proven experience preparing production drawings and cutting lists for ALL of the following: furniture, wooden doors, kitchens, wardrobes, and fire-rated wooden doors. • Advanced working knowledge of AutoCAD. • Ability to independently convert designs, specifications, and site measurements into production-ready drawings and cutting lists. • Strong knowledge of MDF, plywood, solid wood, veneer, laminates, finishes, accessories, and joinery hardware. • Strong understanding of wood manufacturing and assembly methods. • Experience coordinating directly with factory production teams. • Must be based in, or willing to relocate to, Dammam. Candidates who do not meet all the above requirements will not be considered. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Drafting, Production Technology, or a related field. • Experience with CAD/CAM, Cabinet Vision, SketchUp, or similar software. • Familiarity with CNC production requirements. • Good command of English; Arabic is an advantage. 📍 Work Location: Dammam, Eastern Province 🏭 Work Environment: Factory-based 🕘 Employment Type: Full-time Interested candidates should send their updated CV to: 📧 [email protected] • Please mention “Joinery Draftsman – Dammam” in the email subject line. Show more Show less

Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in joinery or wood manufacturing drafting. Proven experience preparing production drawings and cutting lists for furniture, wooden doors, kitchens, wardrobes, and fire-rated wooden doors. Advanced working knowledge of AutoCAD. Ability to independently convert designs, specifications, and site measurements into production-ready drawings and cutting lists. Strong knowledge of MDF, plywood, solid wood, veneer, laminates, finishes, accessories, and joinery hardware. Strong understanding of wood manufacturing and assembly methods. Experience coordinating directly with factory production teams. Must be based in, or willing to relocate to, Dammam.

Prepare detailed shop drawings and production drawings based on approved designs, specifications, and site measurements. Prepare accurate cutting lists, bills of materials, and hardware schedules for production. Produce drawings for furniture, wooden doors, kitchens, wardrobes, architectural joinery, and fire-rated wooden doors. Clearly specify dimensions, sections, materials, finishes, edge banding, hardware, and joinery details. Coordinate with production, CNC, procurement, estimation, project, and installation teams. Review drawings and cutting lists before releasing them to production. Minimise material waste by preparing accurate quantities and optimised cutting information. Update drawings according to approved revisions and site conditions. Ensure that fire-rated door drawings follow the approved specifications, tested systems, and required hardware details. Resolve technical and production-related drawing issues promptly.