James Lucas

Lead CAD Draftsman & CNC Vector Specialist

Freelance • Freiberufler

Mar 2026 - Present • 8 mos

As the Lead CAD Draftsman and CNC Vector Specialist, I manage manual vector tracing operations and industrial cutting blueprint formatting for global manufacturing shops, commercial fabricators, and active Etsy creators. My day-to-day responsibilities include: - Rebuilding low-resolution sketches, logos, and raster images into production-ready file formats. - Executing advanced path mapping tasks to ensure 100% closed vector loops, smooth arcs, and zero overlapping lines across diverse material layouts. - Optimizing line paths specifically for heavy industrial CNC wood routers, fiber lasers, metal plasma tables, and desktop craft cutters (such as Cricut Maker and Glowforge). - Creating specialized multi-layer files, bridge-optimized custom stencils, and highly accurate architectural topography assemblies. I deliver industry-standard vector assets—including high-precision DXF file, SVG file, DWG file, and AI vector formats—fully configured for direct, hassle-free import into LightBurn, AutoCAD, and SheetCAM software.