Drafter

CMC

Denton (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage

PTO

401(k) match

Bonuses

Life/Disability Insurance

Stock Purchase Plan

Training & Advancement

Job summary

CMC is seeking a Nester/Drafter to create and maintain template drawings, generate optimized nesting layouts, and support plasma cutting operations across our fabrication facilities. You will serve as a critical link between engineering drawings, inventory, and production.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years drafting experience, proficiency with RADAN or CAD software, and the ability to read customer drawings and specs while coordinating with multiple teams to meet production deadlines.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
2+ years drafting, nesting, CAD in manufacturing.
Experience with RADAN or CAD software preferred.

Responsibilities

Create template and component drawings using RADAN.
Interpret drawings to develop production-ready files.
Review designs for manufacturability and feasibility.
Create nesting layouts to maximize material use.
Generate burn sheets, machine files and production documentation.

Skills

Read drawings

CAD software

Geometric math

Cross-functional work

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree or technical cert

Tools

RADAN

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SolidWorks

Job description

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
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.

If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC.

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.

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