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Big Lake, MN (On-site) Position Type: Full-Time Company Overview Paragon Store Fixtures is a leader in high-end, custom retail environments and millwork. Based in our Big Lake, MN facility, we ...
Big Lake, MN · On-site
Big Lake, MN (On-site) Position Type: Full-Time Company Overview Paragon Store Fixtures is a leader in high-end, custom retail environments and millwork. Based in our Big Lake, MN facility, we ...
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Big Lake, MN · On-site
Big Lake, MN (On-site) Position Type: Full-Time Company Overview Paragon Store Fixtures is a leader in high-end, custom retail environments and millwork. Based in our Big Lake, MN facility, we ...
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Big Lake, MN (On-site) Position Type: Full-Time Company Overview Paragon Store Fixtures is a premier manufacturer of custom retail environments and high-end millwork. Based in our Big Lake, MN ...
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Big Lake, MN (On-site) Position Type: Full-Time Company Overview Paragon Store Fixtures is a premier manufacturer of custom retail environments and high-end millwork. Based in our Big Lake, MN ...
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Big Lake, MN (On-site) Position Type: Full-Time Company Overview Paragon Store Fixtures is a premier manufacturer of custom retail environments and high-end millwork. Based in our Big Lake, MN ...
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Big Lake, MN · Remote
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Big Lake, MN (On-site) Position Type: Full-Time Company Overview Paragon Store Fixtures is a premier manufacturer of custom retail environments and high-end millwork. Based in our Big Lake, MN ...
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Job Title: Drafter/Jr. Designer – Retail Store Fixtures
Location: Big Lake, MN (On-site)
Position Type: Full-Time
Company Overview
Paragon Store Fixtures is a leader in high-end, custom retail environments and millwork. Based in our Big Lake, MN facility, we specialize in turning architectural visions into reality for premier global brands. We are seeking a dedicated Drafter to join our engineering team and work directly under the mentorship of a Senior Designer.
Role Summary
In this role, you will act as the right hand to our senior design staff, translating architectural intent into precise manufacturing drawings. This is a high-growth position intended for a detail-oriented individual who is already proficient in Autodesk Inventor but is eager to master the nuances of custom millwork and production engineering.
Key Responsibilities
-3D Modeling: Utilize Autodesk Inventor to create detailed models of custom fixtures, cabinetry, and specialized retail components.
-Blueprint Interpretation: Review and interpret architectural drawings, ensuring that design intent is accurately captured in production blueprints.
-Mentorship & Learning: Work closely with a Senior Designer to absorb best practices, learn company-specific standards, and refine your technical drafting skills.
-Shop Drawings: Produce comprehensive 2D shop drawings, including sections, plan views, and assembly details for use on the production floor
-Technical Collaboration: Listen to feedback from the manufacturing team and senior staff to make real-time adjustments and improvements to designs.
Qualifications & Requirements
-Technical Proficiency: Must be fluent in Autodesk Inventor. Experience with AutoCAD is also highly beneficial.
-Reading Plans: Demonstrated ability to read and understand complex architectural drawings and specifications.
-Growth Mindset: A strong willingness to listen, learn, and adapt to established engineering workflows and millwork standards.
-On-site Presence: This is an on-site position at our Big Lake, MN facility to allow for direct collaboration with the design and production teams.
-Education: Associate degree in CAD/Drafting, Wood Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred Skills
Exposure to Woodwork for Inventor (W4I) or similar wood-specific plugins.
Fundamental understanding of wood species, joinery, and hardware integration.
Basic knowledge of PDM systems (like Autodesk Vault) for file management.
Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to be mentored by industry veterans in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. If you have the technical foundation in Inventor and are ready to learn the craft of high-end millwork, we want to hear from you.
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Construction
51 - 200 Employees
Big Lake, MN, US
1990
