Job Description

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.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

We are seeking a motivated CAD drafter to join our company. The CAD programmer 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.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our company offers great benefits, from tuition reimbursement to training and development opportunities. We also offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long-term disability and group life insurance programs. Come join our team!

Responsibilities

• 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 Herr and Sacco.
• Attend weekly production meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Project managing skills
• 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

EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS

• Associates degree in Drafting/Design or High school diploma, or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum of 1-2 years manufacturing background