Detail drafter job description

CAD Draftsperson/Detailer Job Opportunity

Well established Dallas based employee owned architectural metal company with a Nationwide customer base is looking to hire a CAD Designer/Detailer with mechanical aptitude and a focus on high standards of quality. This year we will create over $8 million in hand forged and machine shop produced architectural structures. Custom projects including residential fabrications to commercial railing projects. We are a financially strong and stable company.

Position Description:

Motivated by a great work ethic and attitude the CAD Designer/Detailer will produce erection, shop fabrication drawings for architectural/ornamental and light structural metals. Primary products are stairs, railing systems and light structural applications. With good all around organizational and communication skills, the CAD Designer/Detailer will interface with all persons involved in the product and interpret architectural/engineering drawing to produce erection and fabrication drawings. The CAD Designer/Detailer must be willing and able to take direction, as well as, direct internal and external organizations. This position requires an ambitious character and a need to learn and grow at their profession in to a Design role. Candidate must be a dependable team player fitting in with existing employees and like a challenge. The person must understand and accept the team and family culture and strive to make us the first choice for employment.

Position Requirements:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2013 or higher
• Proficiency in basic math, geometry and trigonometry
• Familiar with metal shapes and properties in ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• 2-5 years of AutoCAD experience
• 2+ year construction related industry experience
• High School Diploma
• Military Training a very big plus
• 3D experience a very big plus
• Checking experience a very big plus
• AutoCAD Training
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of passing a background and drug test
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Metal Fabrication experience a plus

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience level

Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan: Awarded at 25% of compensation starting after one year anniversary
• Health Insurance, 401k, paid vacation, paid holidays
• Bonus plan after one year

Steward Machine is a multi-generation family-owned business having enjoyed a successful history of over 100 years. The Company possess extensive lifting capacity and some of the largest CNC machinery in the world housed in more than 290,000 square feet of manufacturing space. They offer complete turnkey responsibilities by detailing shop drawings, fabricating, welding, stress relieving, machining, gear cutting and assembly in-house.

Steward Machine Co. is certified by AISC to the highest standard for fracture critical endorsement. All Steward Machine work follow a culture that align with 5 guiding principles (Relentless Work Ethic, "Can Do Attitude", Excellence, Passion, and Adaptability). We have supplied equipment to some of the most demanding owners in the world. Our "can do" attitude gets the job done right the first time. We have a proven track for on-time deliveries.

Primary Purpose of the Position

The Structural Steel Detail/Drafter will create and implement a complete drafting project from kickoff to as-built drawings. Generate Inventor models, drawings, and data for CNC machines per contract drawings and specification provided by customer to create highly detailed shop drawings. Work closely with project team consisting of estimating, project management, purchasing, and manufacturing to deliver on-time within budget.

Essential Functions / Duties

• Prepare structural steel shop drawings and erection plans utilizing Inventor software
• Prepare mechanical shop drawings utilizing Inventor software
• Prepare as-built drawings for final submittal to customer
• Communicate regularly with shop personnel regarding any manufacturing or quality issues
• Attend and participate/lead project-specific meetings
• Identify and communicate with Senior Engineer to produce RFI Documentation for Contract Drawings or Specifications
• Perform Material Take-Offs for long lead time items
• Cross-checking drawings created by another Detail/Drafter
• Adhere to Document Control Process and Procedures
• Adhere to Contract Drawings and Specifications
• Ensure drawings are accurate and completed in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and able to prioritize multiple concurrent projects

Role / Department / Location Specific Requirements

Reports to the Engineering Manager

Position is based at corporate office in Birmingham, AL

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum 3 years inventor experience
• Minimum 1 year auto desk vault experience
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office Products and Bluebeam
• Familiar with ProNest or similar CNC/CAM part nesting software
• Familiar with ASME Drawing Standards
• Familiar with American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
• Familiar with the American Welding Society (AWS)

Preferred

• Minimum 3 years structural steel detailing
• Minimum AutoCAD experience
• Mechanical aptitude
• Read and interpret structural drawings and specifications

Education requirements or equivalent experience:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED or equivalent
• Minimum Associate Degree in Computer Aided Design or equivalent
• Work experience will be considered in lieu of degree

Not all aspects of the job are covered by the description - may require other duties as assigned.

Job may change over time in accordance with business needs.

Job description does not guarantee employment.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme heat or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl, and smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Affirmative Action /EEO Statement

Steward Machine Company is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. Steward Machine Company will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Limitation and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Steward Machine Company is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Company's policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.