Cad Drafter

At Triple-S Steel we live and work by our core values.  Since our inception over 50 years ago, we have followed three basic principles that are the foundation of our success: 

Stability: All decisions made are measured in years, not quarters.

Flexibility: Employees are encouraged to seek creative steel solutions and services that help the company thrive.

Chemistry: We foster and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Triple-S family. That spirit permeates our DNA.

From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and S. America to sell over 1 Million tons per year. We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges and large buildings but one thing will always remain the same: We treat our customers and employees like family.

We are seeking a motivated CAD drafter for our Chesapeake, VA branch. The CAD drafter is responsible for understanding the layouts of steel designs and translating to machinery language for high volume production. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing detailed working diagrams, including dimensions, fastening methods and other engineering information. They will also ensure all work is done on time.

• Manipulate field measurements per customers and sales orders.
• Develops detailed design drawings and specifications using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
• Coordinates with and consults other employees to design, layout or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
• Reviews and analyzes specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
• Computes mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery using computer-assisted equipment.
• Allocate materials to provide highest yield, utilizing remnants when available.
• Develop understanding of multiple CAD systems in order to program multiple sets of machinery.
• As required, visits field to verify dimensions and designs. Meets with owner or representative to determine requirements, coaching the owner/rep through the discussion to glean all the information needed.
• Creates a preliminary design and takes it back to the customer for approval or revision.
• Follows all company policies, procedures and safety rules.
• Conducts self at all times in a professional, ethical and courteous manner as a representative of Triple-S. 
• Attend weekly production meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree in Drafting/Design or High school diploma, or general education degree (GED
• Minimum of 1-2 years manufacturing background
• Project managing skill
• Microsoft Office 
• Attention to detail
• Must be able to work flexible hours and overtime
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Must be dependable
• Able to work under pressure

• Team Player
• Able to work overtime if necessary
• General knowledge of 2D/CAD/Draft Sight
• Work under time constraints

Other:

• Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

• Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.