CAD Drafting / Engineering

Metals & Additives LLC; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Upward mobility

Job summary

Metals USA in Tulsa, OK, seeks a CAD Drafting/Engineering professional to create detailed mechanical designs and process plans using AutoCAD. The role coordinates with customers, sales, and manufacturing to ensure accurate drawings and CNC programs.

The candidate will nest parts, guide tooling decisions, and maintain data accuracy while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; technical training preferred.
• Minimum 2 years CAD Programmer experience in precision sheet metal.
• Read and interpret blueprints and tolerances.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and math skills.
• Communicate effectively with customers (oral and written).
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develops and details mechanical components and process plans using AutoCAD.
• Provides design guidance to manufacturing and sales departments.
• Creates drawings and CNC programs using CAD/CAM software for production coordination.
• Nests parts on sheets to maximize material usage.
• Maintains product data and enters programming data.
• Collaborates with CNC operators on tooling and speeds for optimal output.
• Keeps up with engineering knowledge through workshops and publications.
• Adheres to safety policies and project deadlines.

Skills

CAD Programmer

Reading blueprints

Math skills

Communication skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical training

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

• High School diploma, GED. Technical school training or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Minimum of 2 experience as a CAD Programmer desired preferably in the precision sheet metal industry; flat pattern CAD drawing expertise is required


• Must have knowledge of design specifications and manufacturing processes.


• Must have strong , demonstrated sustained working abilities in a fast paced production area


• Must have mechanical aptitude and strong math skills


• Must be organized with attention to detail


• Ability to present technical information and have designs skills.


• Ability to communicate both oral & written effectively with both internal & external customers.


• Able to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, tolerance information


• Ability to adapt quickly to change and work under tight deadlines


• Ability to read measuring instruments such as measuring tapes, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators and gauges


• Computer Literacy; Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel and Word) and Auto-CAD


• Must be 18 years of age or older


• Candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen

External Description

Metals USA has an immediate opening for a CAD Drafting /Engineering in the Tulsa, OK location. The CAD Drafting /Engineering must be familiar with CNC equipment using Auto-CAD; to create drawings and CNC programs using the CAD/CAM software for coordinating all production and technical communications between customers, sales and manufacturing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, designs and details mechanical components, process plans using Auto-CAD.


• Acts as a resource for technical guidance to manufacturing and sales departments.


• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.


• Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods, test finished-product and system capabilities, confirming fabrication, assembly and installation processes.


• Nests parts as required on sheets or blanks to maximize material and production efficiency.


• Provides design assistance for products and produce engineer drawings.


• Provides print generation capability from customer CAD files.


• Maintains system and product data base by writing computer programs and entering data.


• Works closely with CNC operators to determine proper tooling, speed feed ratios for optimal performance output.


• Monitors, documents and controls any changes made to CNC programs


• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.


• Notifies management of product discrepancies.


• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.


• Prioritizes tasks based on given timelines and willing to work to meet required project deadlines.


• Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.


• Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a CAD/CAM Programmer.


• Adheres to Reliance Steel and Aluminum's Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.


• Maintains work area in a clean, orderly and safe manner.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees w/o regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.