Joist Designer - NM

Steel Dynamics, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is looking for a candidate who can accurately produce shop orders and details for production. Responsibilities include data entry and designing open web steel joists using a proprietary program.

The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, computer skills, and a good grasp of geometry and trigonometry. Prior experience in the steel joist industry and a design-related degree would be beneficial. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Basic geometry and trigonometry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Data entry and design of steel joists in a design program.
• Prepare shop orders and details for production.
• Check designs and shop orders for accuracy.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Basic understanding in geometry and trigonometry

Ability to visualize 3D from 2D drawings

Willingness to assist co-workers and customers

Ability to work 50+ hours/week during busy seasons

Prior experience in the steel joist industry

Design related degree with knowledge of statics

Education

Design related degree

Job description

Subsidiary

New Millennium

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.