Joinery Draftsman & Cutting List Technician

JOB TITLE:Joinery Draftsman & Cutting List Technician – DammamJOB 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-timeInterested candidates should send their updated CV to:📧 bdh@alfawood.com.saPlease mention “Joinery Draftsman – Dammam” in the email subject line.