Drafter

Commercial Metals LTD; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

PTO & vacation

401(k) match

Lifestyle benefit

Bonuses

Life & disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Training & advancement

Job summary

CMC is seeking a Nester/Drafter to create and maintain template drawings, optimize nesting layouts, and support plasma cutting operations in Denton, Texas. You will bridge engineering drawings, inventory, and manufacturing to keep production on track.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in drafting or CAD within a manufacturing setting, strong reading of blueprints, and proficiency with RADAN, AutoCAD, or similar software. This role offers hands-on training and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with CAD software and blueprint reading.
• Experience in manufacturing/drafting preferred.
• Strong math and geometry skills.

Responsibilities

• Create template drawings and nesting layouts using RADAN.
• Interpret drawings and engineering docs to produce production-ready drawings.
• Review designs for manufacturability and potential issues before release.
• Generate burn sheets, machine files, and production documentation for plasma cutting.
• Maintain plate inventory logs and material consumption records.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Project Management, Scheduling, and Maintenance teams.
• Support continuous improvement to boost productivity and material utilization.
• Maintain records per Quality Management System.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Reading blueprints

Geometric reasoning

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or cert in Drafting/CAD

Tools

RADAN

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SolidWorks

Job description

it's what's inside that counts

There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you'll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

About This Job

Nester / Drafter is responsible for creating and maintaining template drawings, generating optimized nesting layouts, supporting plasma cutting operations, maintaining material inventories, and ensuring accurate production documentation. This position serves as a critical link between engineering drawings, customer requirements, inventory management, and manufacturing operations.

What You'll Do

• Create accurate template and component drawings utilizing RADAN software
• Interpret customer drawings, specifications, and engineering documents to develop production-ready drawings
• Review customer designs for manufacturability and identify potential production concerns before release
• Create optimized nesting layouts that maximize material utilization while minimizing scrap
• Generate burn sheets, machine files, and production documentation for plasma cutting operations
• Maintain accurate plate inventory logs and material consumption records
• Perform daily inventory reconciliation and month-end inventory updates
• Update actual material usage and plate weights within ERP systems
• Review completed burn sheets and confirm production activity within company systems
• Work directly with Production, Quality, Project Management, Scheduling, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to ensure manufacturing requirements are met
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, inventory accuracy, material utilization, and manufacturing efficiency
• Maintain records and documentation in accordance with company's Quality Management System requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Need

• Ability to read and interpret customer drawings, blueprints, technical specifications, and fabrication documents
• Strong mathematical aptitude and understanding of geometric relationships
• Demonstrated ability to work with CAD software in a manufacturing environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, production schedules, and priorities simultaneously
• Ability to collaborate across multiple departments and locations
• Ability to analyze production requirements and determine efficient material utilization strategies
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Must meet CMC attendance standards
• Minimum 2 years of drafting, nesting, CAD, manufacturing engineering, or related experience preferred
• Experience using CAD software such as RADAN, AutoCAD, MicroStation, SolidWorks, or similar software preferred

Your Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate degree, technical certification, or trade school coursework in Drafting, CAD Technology, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or related field preferred

We are CMC, a Fortune 500 company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We've built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years - and we're just getting started.

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.