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Processing CAD Specialist

American Steel and Aluminum LLC
Saco, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 12/3/2025 CLOSED ON 12/30/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Processing CAD Specialist position at American Steel and Aluminum LLC?

Job Description

American Steel and Aluminum (ASA), a leading metals supplier and fabricator dating back to 1806, has always prided itself in delivering world class products to our extensive customer base through a focus on innovation, quality, and integrity.

Our mission has, and always will be, to ensure ASA continues to be an industry leader with unmatched quality, customer service second to none, and a workforce that is inclusive and dynamic.

With customers that span across a multitude of industries – defense, robotics, automotive, industrial, and more – our organization requires a team just as diverse to continue meeting the needs of our customer base.

For ASA, it’s not just about attracting top talent; rather our emphasis on championing continual employee development, providing challenging and rewarding assignments, and leveraging a collaborative team culture is what separates us from our competition.

While we have a rich history that is almost 220 years old, we welcome you to join our growing organization and help usher in the next generation of Team ASA.

Why Join Our Team?

  • Transparent and Rewarding Culture
  • Competitive Pay
  • Potential For Advancement
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Traditional & Roth 401k Plans with a Company Match
  • Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Plan
  • Employer funded Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
  • Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick, Bereavement, Military Leave, and more
  • Tuition & Ongoing Development Reimbursement
  • Community Outreach Events
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Perks/Discounts

Position Summary

As a sales-oriented organization, the company's Processing CAD Specialist serves as a key member of the organization’s customer service team; specifically supporting the value-added fabrication/processing business. The Processing CAD Specialist will work in conjunction with the inside sales team to obtain customer designs and/or order specifications; ensuring all technical aspects are met to the customer requirements. The Processing CAD Specialist will also support sales tasks, which could include but are not limited to, handling customer order calls, negotiating pricing and/or quoting, etc.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Foster a culture of safety awareness and safety prioritization.
  • Ensure that quality standards are met; champion quality ownership of work center.
  • Enforce all company rules, policies, and procedures; communicate concerns with division management and/or Corporate.
  • Assist CAD Manager with day-to-day CAD requests/processing orders. These would primarily be focused on division customers however could also include some special orders/requests from other ASA divisions.
  • Analyze customer/engineering requests – such as diagrams, schematics, layouts, multi-view, and various drawings.
  • Scale and tailor drawings using a computer aided drafting system.
  • Determine design factors such as size, shape, and arrangement of parts.
  • Generate production nests for various machinery to maximize material utilization, as well as manage/track inventory via SigmaNest.
  • Generate preliminary nests for various machinery to provide accurate data for sales team for RFQs.
  • File drawings and maintain catalogs of CAD/drawing data.
  • Aid in creating routine design layouts and detailed drawings of products.
  • Assist in compiling materials and specification sheets.
  • Assist with dimensions and annotates routine drawings.
  • Assist with any other assigned duties that are given by a member of the ASA management team.
  • Perform any other tasks or duties as assigned by the division and/or corporate management team.

Position Requirements

Education

  • A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent such as a GED, is required.
  • Bachelor’s or associate Degree is highly preferred.
  • Technical school and/or practical experience is highly preferred.

Experience/Core Competencies

  • Minimum of 1-2 years of CAD drawing experience preferred.
  • Experience with design programs such as AutoCAD, SigmaNest ProNest, Fusion 360, Inventor, Solidworks Plus, Steel Projects, and ShopDataSystems/Parts 2 Plus highly preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
  • Experience working in a distribution or manufacturing organization preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and be part of a team.
  • Attention to detail and a strong mathematical aptitude.
  • Ability to read and understand customer prints, drawings, and models.
  • Be self-directed and capable of prioritizing opportunities and performing multiple tasks.
  • Proactive, solutions oriented.
  • A quick learner and ability to communicate with a diverse clientele group.
  • Good presentation skills and ability to communicate concisely.
  • High energy, positive attitude, proactive problem solver.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.
  • Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
  • Ability to maintain coordinated manual dexterity with mental and visual attentiveness for sustained periods of time.
  • Have good depth perception and color discrimination.

EEO Statement
American Steel and Aluminum provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Steel and Aluminum complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000

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