Steel CAD Designer | Drafting, Layouts & Machine Programs

AMI Metals; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a CAD Designer to transform rough product designs into working documents using CAD software. You will prepare layouts and drawings according to engineering specifications and perform take-offs on blueprints, while reviewing drawings and supporting documentation.

The ideal candidate has 0–5 years of experience, basic arithmetic skills, and strong computer proficiency, including MS Office. AutoCAD experience and familiarity with steel industry components are preferred.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• AutoCAD training and/or experience in the steel industry preferred.
• Basic knowledge of custom processing equipment capabilities required.
• Ability to read and extract parts from assembly drawings required.
• Knowledge of arithmetic required.
• Strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft applications required.
• Ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive/confidential sales information required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge,
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and customers/vendors required.

Responsibilities

• Transform initial rough product designs using computer-aided design (CAD) into working documents.
• Prepares lay-outs, drawings and designs according to engineering specifications.
• Performs take off on blueprints/drawings.
• Reviews engineering drawings and supporting documentation and analyzes designs.
• Retrieves any necessary details to complete drawing, layout or design.
• Works with the sales representative responsible for the sales order or quote and/or customers for drawing information and verification.
• Program Burning Machines
• Program burning, drilling and beveling machines
• Assists sales reps and/or outlying service centers with CAD inquiries and/or estimating jobs.
• Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Skills

Reading assembly drawings

Multi-tasking

Time management

Decision making

Confidential data handling

Discretion with confidential info

MS Office

Arithmetic

Strong computer proficiency

Customer/vendor relations

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a CAD Designer to transform rough product designs into working documents using CAD software. You will prepare layouts and drawings according to engineering specifications and perform take-offs on blueprints, while reviewing drawings and supporting documentation.

The ideal candidate has 0–5 years of experience, basic arithmetic skills, and strong computer proficiency, including MS Office. AutoCAD experience and familiarity with steel industry components are preferred.