Drafter/Designer

Opti Staffing Group; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical / Dental /Vision

Supplemental Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off: 80 hours

Paid Holidays: 7 annually

Company-paid AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Opti Staffing Group in Salem, Oregon is seeking a Steel Drafter/Designer to create fabrication and installation drawings using AutoCAD 2D/3D and Inventor. You will work with engineering, production and project management to ensure drawings meet standards and support on-time delivery.

Requirements include 1+ year experience with Tekla/XSteel, proficiency in AutoCAD and Inventor, and knowledge of AISC/ASTM specs. This is an in-office, full-time role with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Inventor.
• 1+ year experience with Tekla/XSteel.
• Familiarity with AISC and ASTM specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Create fabrication and installation drawings in AutoCAD 2D/3D and Inventor.
• Prepare BOMs and layouts per project requirements.
• Ensure drawings meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, production and PM to meet schedules.
• Support process and quality improvements.
• Perform other drafting tasks as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Tekla/XSteel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Steel Drafter / DesignerLocation: Salem, OrCompensation: $65K+ DOESchedule: Full Time M-F - In OfficeWho We AreWe’re a leading steel fabrication company dedicated to precision, innovation, and quality. Every team member plays an essential role in ensuring project success, and collaboration is at the heart of what we do. We believe in empowering our people to take initiative, solve problems, and contribute beyond their job description to help our team and our clients succeed.What You’ll DoAs a Steel Drafter / Designer, you’ll use advanced CAD software to create detailed fabrication and installation drawings — including bills of materials — for custom steel projects. You’ll work closely with engineering, production, and project management to ensure drawings meet company standards and support on-time delivery for our customers.Create accurate fabrication and installation drawings using AutoCAD 2D/3D and Inventor.Prepare detailed layouts, schematics, and bills of materials per project requirements.Ensure all drawings meet departmental and company quality standards.Complete drawings within the timeframes established by the Drafting Supervisor to support production schedules.Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and production staff to resolve design or fabrication issues.Support continuous improvement and contribute ideas for process and quality enhancements.Perform other drafting or design-related tasks as assigned by the Drafting Supervisor or General Manager.What You Need to HaveStrong proficiency in AutoCAD and Inventor.At least 1+ years experience with Tekla/XSteelFamiliarity with AISC and ASTM specifications.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).Strong reasoning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.Proven ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.What’s in It for YouCompetitive wage (market-based for Oregon).Comprehensive Medical / Dental / Vision / Supplemental Insurance.401(k) plan (non-contributing).Paid Time Off: 80 hours (1st year) increasing to 120 hours (7th year).Paid Holidays: 7 annually.Company-paid AD&D Insurance: $10,000 policy.Next StepsIf you’re detail-driven, passionate about precision, and thrive in a collaborative environment — we’d love to meet you!Call Lauren at 971-246-8423 or Amber at 971-917-5808