Joist Designer - NM

Steel Dynamics, Inc; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

New Millennium is seeking a detail-oriented draftsperson to read BOMs, structural and erection drawings and produce accurate shop orders for production.

You will enter data for open web steel joists and decking in a proprietary design program, prepare shop orders and details, and support multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting schedules.

Qualifications

• Read BOMs and drawings to produce accurate shop orders.
• Prepare shop orders and details for production.
• Check designs and shop orders for other designers.
• Able to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to work 50+ hours/week during busy seasons.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand BOMs and drawings for accurate shop orders.
• Enter data for open web joists and decking in design software.
• Prepare shop orders and details for production.
• Support multiple projects and meet schedules.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Geometry

Trigonometry

3D visualization

Willing to work long hours

Education

Design-related degree

Tools

Proprietary design software

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.