Due to growth, we are expanding our team! Does it feel like we are always looking for help? Because we are, we are growing and expanding (drive on by you will see all that is happening!).

We're a family-owned steel fabricator based just outside of York, NE. We specialize in substation and transmission line projects. We are a team and we celebrate our team. We strive to pay competitively and offer full benefits. We are far from corporate, family owned and operated, stable and secure, we have never had mass layoffs. We work hard, hard work and dedication are values that run deep (but, we are also off every Friday at 3:30 because, you know, we also like to have fun!)

Primary Purpose and Function

The CAD Designer will create 3D models, prepare design drawings and details from sketches, concepts or mark-ups provided by customers, engineering or project management staff. The position will require you to work with the CAD Manager, Project Managers and Project Engineers to manage and create all drafted documentation associated with projects. The documentation will primarily be created using Advance Steel and/or Tekla Structures, and the scope of the job will span to all elements of the project life cycle inclusive of gathering project requirements, preliminary and final designs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D solid models using Tekla Structures.
• Develop drawings from 3D models per project scope and specifications, as well as AISC and OSHA requirements and Klute Inc.'s detailing standards.
• Communicate with CAD Manager all design changes that don't meet with current standards.
• Be able to analyze data and situations and come up with a creative solution.
• Ability to change from one job to another job on short notice as project requires.
• Exporting of 3D model components to DXF to be programmed.
• Track and monitor project time.
• Review of shop drawings detailed by other drafters either in house or an outside company.

Qualifications

• Position requires an organized and detail-oriented person with critical thinking skills.
• Work both in independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• 3D modeling software experience preferred. Advance Steel and/or Tekla Structures experience is a plus. But willing to train any positive outgoing individual.
• Candidates with prior experience in drafting, steel fabrication or interpretation of erection detail drawings will be strongly considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education: High School Graduate. College training is preferred.

H1B and TN candidates considered.

Experience: 1years of related experience

Other Qualifications and Requirements

• Ability to read structural and architectural blueprints
• Excellent communication skills, multitasking skills, project management and/or project coordinator experience

Physical Demands

• Minimal lifting required.
• Requires repetitive movement
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
• Ability to view computer monitor
• Frequent alpha/numeric keyboarding

Company Benefits

• Company matching retirement plan
• Vacation begins accruing on first day
• Company bonus structure
• Great! benefit package

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled