6/26/2026 SolidWorks Draftsman & CNC Programmer
Royale a Cabot Coach Builders Company · Haverhill, MA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 30+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Royale a Cabot Coach Builders Company (industrial) in Haverhill, MA.
- They ask for
- 30+ years
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), CNC, Machining, Welding, SolidWorks
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $45k–$59k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 40 manufacturing technician openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 36 other live manufacturing postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (30+ vs 3+)
Typical $75k–$100k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 46%
- Team leadership 46%
- ✓ CNC 43%
- ✓ Machining 32%
- Lean 30%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Welding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Royale a Cabot Coach Builders Company in Haverhill
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- Hybrid SolidWorks CAD Drafter & CNC Programmer · Manufacturing · Technician
Full description from Royale a Cabot Coach Builders CompanyAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
into accurate, production ready manufacturing documentation. This role focuses primarily on creating and maintaining SolidWorks models, detailed manufacturing drawings, and CNC ready files used to fabricate custom vehicle components and assemblies.
Working closely with Production and Quality Control, the successful candidate will document new and existing designs, support fabrication processes, and ensure drawings accurately reflect production methods and as built conditions. This position requires a strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication, CNC manufacturing, welding, and production processes, along with the ability to translate physical parts and assemblies into precise CAD models.
This is a hybrid office and shop floor role requiring both engineering and hands on involvement.
Responsibilities
include supporting prototype development, approving vehicle layouts and fabricated assemblies, validating production quality, and continuously improving documentation to ensure efficient, repeatable manufacturing.
Required Skills & Experience
- ✓Minimum 2 years of experience using SolidWorks.
- ✓Experience creating detailed 2D manufacturing drawings from 3D models and assemblies.
- ✓Ability to create production ready drawings with accurate dimensions, tolerances, and bill of materials.
- ✓Experience measuring existing parts and creating accurate CAD models from physical components.
- ✓Working knowledge of sheet metal design and manufacturing processes.
- ✓Experience preparing CNC ready profiles or manufacturing files.
- ✓Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate engineering documentation.
- ✓Ability to work effectively with engineering, production, and fabrication teams.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate combines strong CAD skills with practical manufacturing experience and understands how designs are built on the shop floor.
- ✓Experience with SolidWorks PDM, revision control, and engineering change orders (ECOs).
- ✓Hands on experience with sheet metal fabrication, press brake operations, welding, or machining.
- ✓Experience supporting CNC routers, plasma tables, or other CNC manufacturing equipment.
- ✓Experience documenting vehicle upfits, cabinetry, interior panels, or similar fabricated assemblies.
- ✓Ability to model complex curves, contours, and irregular geometries from existing parts or templates.
- ✓Familiarity with nesting software, material optimization, and CNC workflows.
- ✓Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or custom fabrication environment.
Requirements
- ✓Work is performed on-site in Haverhill, MA
- ✓Applicants must reliably commute or relocate before starting work
Important Note
This role is heavily focused on production drafting and documentation. Candidates without direct SolidWorks manufacturing drawing experience will not be considered.
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Careers
SolidWorks Draftsman & CNC Programmer
Location: 99 Newark Street · Haverhill, MA 01832
Job Type: Full-time | Hours 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
Pay: $22.00–$30.00 per hour (starting)
About Us
Cabot Coach Builders is a premier vehicle manufacturer and modifier with over 30 years of experience specializing in limousines, passenger vans, mobile medical vans, recreational vehicles, media and broadcast vans, mobile offices, paratransit vans, and emergency response vehicles. We are proud to be recognized as a Ford Pro Upfitter (FPU) through Ford Motor Company, a Cadillac Master Coachbuilder (CMC) through GM, a Sprinter Master Upfitter / eXpert Upfitter through Mercedes-Benz, and a member of the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA), and National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA).
Position Overview
The Solidworks Draftsman / CNC Programmer is responsible for converting engineering concepts, existing vehicle components, and production
Drafting & Documentation (Primary Focus)
- •Convert 3D assemblies into fully dimensioned 2D manufacturing drawings.
- •Document existing parts, assemblies, and physical templates into production ready prints
- •Generate flat patterns, bend allowances, and forming details for sheet metal
- •Create CNC ready profiles for metal, wood and composite components (walls, panels, interior structures)
- •Accurately measure and model complex curves, radiuses, and irregular geometries from real-world parts
- •Break down assemblies into individual parts and subassemblies
- •Revise drawings based on shop feedback and as built conditions
PDM & Engineering Control
- •Manage files in SolidWorks PDM (file structure, revisions, ECOs)
- •Maintain organized, production ready documentation
CNC & Fabrication Support
- •Support CNC programming (router and plasma table)
- •Prepare files for cutting, nesting, and material optimization
- •Ensure designs are manufacturable across both metal and wood processes
Production & QC Involvement
- •Layout and approve body cuts on vehicles
- •Review and approve welded structures and subassemblies
- •Verify CNC-cut and fabricated parts match drawings and tolerancesPerform final QC checks (fit, finish, function)li>Assist with road testing and final validation
Work Schedule & Benefits
- •Full-time position | 40 hours per week
- •Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
- •Potential for overtime
- •Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- •401(k) retirement plan
- •Health, dental, and life insurance
- •Paid time off
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