Joist Designer - NM

Steel Dynamics, Inc; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking a candidate who can read and understand production bills and steel drawings in order to create accurate shop orders for production. The role involves data entry of designs for steel joists and decking, checking shop orders, and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have good communication skills and computer proficiency, with a design-related degree being a plus. This position may require working over 50 hours per week during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Read and understand production bills, structural drawings, and steel erection drawings.
• Prior experience in the steel joist industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare shop orders and details for production.
• Check designs and shop orders for accuracy.
• Handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Data entry and design in proprietary design program

Good verbal and written communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Basic understanding in geometry and trigonometry

Ability to visualize 3D elements from 2D drawings

Willingness to assist co-workers

Education

Design related degree with knowledge of statics and materials

Job description

New Millennium

Read and understand production bills of material, structural drawings and steel erection drawings to produce accurate shoporders for production.

• Data entry and design of open web steel joists and steel decking in proprietary design program
• Prepare shop orders and details for production
• Check designs and shop orders for other designers
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, production driven environment
• Meet schedules for assigned projects
• Other duties as assigned
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Basic understanding in geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to visualize how elements fit together in 3D when working with 2D drawings
• Willingness to go beyond typical duties to assist co-workers and customers
• Willing and able to work 50+ hours/week during busy seasons
• Prior experience in the steel joist industry is a plus
• Design related degree with knowledge of statics and materials is a plus

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.