Create and revise manufacturing drawings and 2D flat patterns using AutoCAD Mechanical. Interpret customer and engineering drawings, develop templates and fixtures, maintain revisions, measure parts, enter BOMs/routings into ERP, and support production and Project Managers to ensure accurate fabrication of large steel components.
Signal Metal Industries is seeking an experienced AutoCAD Mechanical Drafter to join our Engineering team in Irving, TX.
This position is responsible for creating and revising manufacturing drawings, developing flat patterns, supporting production with templates and fixtures, and working closely with Project Managers to ensure accurate fabrication of large steel components.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with AutoCAD experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment who wants long-term growth into Project Management, Design Engineering, or Manufacturing Leadership.
Responsibilities
- Create and revise manufacturing drawings using AutoCAD Mechanical
- Draft 2D patterns from customer drawings according to Signal Metal Industries Standards.
- Interpret customer and engineering drawings
- Develop flat patterns for fabricated steel components
- Review drawings for dimensional discrepancies and missing information
- Maintain drawing revisions and document control
- Create templates and fixtures for manufacturing operations
- Measure existing parts and create drawings from field measurements
- Enter BOM and routing information into ERP system
- Support Project Managers and production personnel throughout fabrication
Required:
- 3+ years of AutoCAD drafting experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Mechanical
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
- Strong understanding of dimensions, tolerances, and fabrication drawings
- High School Diploma or GED
Preferred:
- Experience with Autodesk Inventor
- Experience in steel fabrication, plate processing, or heavy manufacturing
- Experience creating BOMs and routings in an ERP system
- Experience with ProNest or other nesting software
- Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field
Benefits
We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes a safe harbor, matching 401k plan, bonuses based on individual performance and company performance, dental insurance, medical insurance with prescription drug coverage, vision insurance, life insurance, paid company holidays, job training programs, and PTO.
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