CAD Programmer

JMS Russel Metals Corp•Houston, TX

10d•$45,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Russel Metals is seeking a reliable and highly motivated CAD Programmer to work on-site at its Houston, Texas location. The position involves CAD programming for various machines and updating schedules. The programmer prepares layouts, drawings, and designs from customer engineering specifications; reviews drawings and supporting documents; works with sales representatives and customers to obtain and verify drawing information; and uses AutoCAD and Pronest for part nesting and machine-code generation. The role also supports estimating labor and material requirements, managing processing schedules, and preparing documents to convert stock to finished goods. The employee must follow company safety policies and procedures and may perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least two years of recent hands-on experience operating AutoCAD or doing other industrial design work.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English and convert metric systems.
Strong mathematics and computer skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Internet use.
Must be organized and dependable.
Ability to meet job deadlines and prioritize work orders effectively.
Ability to work as a team member and provide backup support for coworkers when needed.
Demonstrated timely attendance and punctuality, with ability to adapt to business schedule changes.
Sound judgment and ability to make reasonable decisions within the scope of responsibility.
Communication skills, including active listening, following directions, respecting others' opinions, communicating courteously, and speaking effectively with business manners.

Responsibilities

Prepare layouts, drawings, and designs according to customer engineering specifications.
Review engineering drawings and supporting documentation, analyze designs as needed, and retrieve details required to complete drawings, layouts, or designs.
Work with the sales representative responsible for the sales order on quotes or estimates.
Work directly with customers to obtain and verify drawing information.
Use AutoCAD and Pronest for part nesting and generating machine codes.
Assist inside and outside sales representatives with labor time and material requirements for inquiries and programming.
Assist with managing and posting the processing schedule.
Assist with processing documents to convert stock to finished goods.
Understand and follow all company safety policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.