Fabrication Design & Estimating Specialist

Design & Drafting

• Create and revise 2D/3D AutoCAD drawings for coping, step wraps, stair treads, mitered/waterfall edges and cutouts.
• Convert plans, field measurements, digital templating files (DXF) and sketches into dimensioned shop drawings.
• Lay out coping for radius and freeform pools: segment curves, set joint spacing and miter angles, number each piece.
• Model mitered and waterfall assemblies in 3D to verify fit, angles and visible faces before fabrication.
• Prepare clear approval drawings for customers and track revisions through final sign-off.
• Share the design workload with our in-house designer to keep drawing turnaround short.

Mosaic & Medallion Design

• Develop custom mosaics, medallions, borders and logos from customer concepts, photos and artwork.
• Convert images and artwork into clean, correctly scaled vector geometry ready for waterjet cutting.
• Produce color/material maps and mockups so customers can see and approve the design before cutting.
• Break designs into numbered pieces with grout-joint allowances and create assembly tray layouts for the shop.

Estimating & Quoting

• Review drawings, job requests and customer specifications and prepare accurate quotes for custom fabrication work.
• Perform takeoffs of linear and square footage, piece counts, cutouts and edge details, plus machine time and labor.
• Price from the company’s master price list and customer classification; flag non-standard work for review.
• Work with operations and sales to finalize scope and pricing, and keep a log of quotes, revisions and approvals.

Cut Files & Production Support

• Prepare production-ready waterjet cut files with clean geometry, efficient nesting and toolpaths/G-code as needed.
• Design for manufacturability: allow for kerf, minimum piece size and inside radii so parts cut cleanly.
• Label every file clearly (job, material, thickness, edge detail, quantity) so the shop can cut without follow-up.
• Confirm files with the Plant Manager and operators before cutting, and revise them the same day when issues arise.
• Maintain an organized digital library of standard profiles, patterns, parts and project templates.

• 2+ years in fabrication design, waterjet/CNC programming or estimating, preferably in porcelain or stone.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (2D required; 3D a plus) and comfort exchanging DXF/DWG files.
• Understanding of how porcelain, ceramic and stone behave when cut, including kerf, inside radii and thickness.
• Ability to read architectural and pool plans and prepare takeoffs and quotes from drawings or digital files.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines remotely, with clear communication and strong attention to detail.
• Work samples or a portfolio of shop drawings, mosaic or medallion designs, or cut files.
• Ability to work Eastern Time (ET) business hours, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM ET.
• Fluent in English.
• Degree in Engineering or a related field.