Open-Web Steel Joist Designer

Steel Dynamics, Inc; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. in the United States is seeking a production materials coordinator to read BOMs, structural drawings, and steel erection drawings to produce accurate shop orders for production.

You will design open web steel joists and steel decking in a proprietary design program, prepare shop orders, and review designs for other designers while coordinating multiple projects in a fast-paced setting, with a likely requirement to work 50+ hours per week during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Read and understand production bills of material, structural drawings and steel erection drawings to produce accurate shoporders for production.
• 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
• Willingness to go beyond typical duties to assist co-workers and customers
• Willing and able to work 50+ hours/week during busy seasons

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Geometry & trig

3D visualization from 2D

Overtime readiness

Education

Design-related degree

Tools

Proprietary design program

Job description

Steel Dynamics, Inc. in the United States is seeking a production materials coordinator to read BOMs, structural drawings, and steel erection drawings to produce accurate shop orders for production.

You will design open web steel joists and steel decking in a proprietary design program, prepare shop orders, and review designs for other designers while coordinating multiple projects in a fast-paced setting, with a likely requirement to work 50+ hours per week during peak seasons.