Job Overview - This dual-role position combines hands-on metal fabrication with technical drafting. You will interpret engineering plans, turn them into precise AutoCAD shop drawings.
Key Responsibilities
Drafting & Design: Create accurate 2D and 3D fabrication drawings, assembly views, and parts lists using AutoCAD.
Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret structural engineering plans, architectural drawings, and welding symbols.
Material Preparation: Measure, cut, saw, shear, and shape raw steel components (beams, plates, tubes).
Welding & Assembly: Join and assemble metal parts using MIG, TIG, or stick welding according to exact project dimensions.
Quality Control: Inspect finished pieces, verify dimensions against drawings, and ensure compliance with industry standards like AISC or AWS.
Work alongside project managers, engineers, and shop teams to troubleshoot design conflicts before and during production.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience: 2 to 5+ years of combined experience in structural steel fabrication and CAD drafting.
Software Skills: Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (2D/3D); familiarity with Tekla Structures or SolidWorks is a strong plus.
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of steel properties, welding symbols, cutting tolerances, and shop math.