AutoCAD Drafter / Detailer

Cst Industries, Inc.; Parsons (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

CST Industries, Inc. is seeking a Drafter to prepare general arrangement and manufacturing drawings for tanks and related equipment using AutoCAD. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely delivery, and collaboration with engineering teams.

Responsibilities include processing customer approval drawings, drafting various projects, and improving drafting workflows with lean methods. Minimal travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in CAD preferred.
• Solid modeling experience (1 year) preferred.
• AutoCAD experience required (1 year).
• Drafting automation experience is a plus.
• Experience drafting tanks is a plus.
• Minimal travel.
• Ability to work in a self-directed, fast-paced environment.
• High proficiency with computers including email, MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Process orders and customer drawings daily.
• Draft and design projects for tanks and equipment.
• Standardize and improve drafting workflow and processes.
• Track personal metrics for drafting efficiency and accuracy.
• Apply lean methodologies to improve throughput.
• Assist with development projects.
• Collaborate with Engineering IT to automate processes.

Skills

Drafting

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Time management

Self-directed work

Education

CAD degree preferred

Solid modeling experience (1 year)

Tools

AutoCAD

Solid modeling

MS Office

Drafting automation

Job description

Job Title

Drafter

Position Summary

Candidate will be responsible for executing general arrangement and manufacturing drawings for tanks and associated equipment utilizing AutoCAD.

Essential Duties and Other Responsibilities

• Daily processing of orders and customer approval drawings.
• Various drafting and design projects.
• Standardizing and improving current drafting workflow and processes.
• Tracking and improving personal metrics for drafting efficiency and accuracy.
• Apply lean methodologies for improving personal and group throughput.
• Assist with completing development projects.
• Work with Engineering IT to automate processes.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Degree in Computer Aided Design preferred.
• Solid modeling experience preferred (at least 1 year).
• AutoCAD experience required (at least 1 year).
• Drafting automation experience, a plus.
• Experience with designing and drafting tanks a plus.
• Minimal travel.
• Ability to maintain an upbeat and positive attitude at all times.
• Ability to work in self-directed, fast-paced professional environment.
• High proficiency with computers skills, including email, MS Office.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and advanced geometry.

Reasoning Ability

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Handle problems involving variables in a standardized situation.
• Ability to make decisions and know when/where to make concessions.

Computer Skills

Advanced level of knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.

Physical Demands

• Walk, must be able to move about inside the manufacturing and office and occasionally on a construction site or outside of the manufacturing facility.
• Use hands/fingers to feel, must be able to operate computers, machinery, dimensional equipment.
• Sit and stand, must be able to work at a stationary desk that may require sitting or standing. Standing on concrete floor and uneven terrain will be required frequently.
• Climb and balance, must climb stairs and ladders.
• Stoop, kneel and crouch or crawl.
• Talk/hear, must be able to communicate with operators and management frequently and exchange accurate information.
• Lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.