CAD Programmer

JMS Russel Metals Corp•Blytheville, AR

10d

About The Position

Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, with a growing focus on value-added processing. Its business operates across metals service centers, energy field stores, and steel distributors. JMS is part of the Russel Metals family of companies. This CAD Programmer role is for the Jonesboro, Arkansas facility and involves programming various machines and updating schedules. The role prepares customer-specific layouts, drawings, and designs; supports sales quoting and estimating; works with customers to obtain and verify drawing information; and uses AutoCAD and Sigma-Nest for part nesting and machine-code generation. The programmer also assists with processing schedules, documentation, and converting stock to finished goods while following company safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

Three to five years of hands-on working-knowledge experience and proficiency in AutoCAD 27 LT or previous versions.
Familiarity with Sigma-Nest programming.
Ability to program parts from customer samples and nest parts to optimize material usage.
Ability to program laser and plasma machines and a good understanding of steel processing.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English and convert metric systems.
Sound computer skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Internet.
Must be organized and dependable.
Ability to meet job deadlines and prioritize work orders effectively.
Ability to work as a team member, provide backup support to coworkers when needed, and support group goals.
Demonstrated timely attendance and punctuality, with the 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, courteous interaction, and effective business communication.

Responsibilities

Prepare layouts, drawings, and designs according to customers’ engineering specifications.
Review engineering drawings and supporting documentation, analyze designs, and retrieve details needed to complete drawings, layouts, or designs.
Work with the sales representative responsible for the sales order on quoting or estimating.
Work directly with customers to obtain and verify drawing information.
Use AutoCAD and Sigma-Nest 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 company safety policies and procedures.
Provide quotes for sales.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Program parts from customer samples and nest parts to optimize material usage.
Program laser and plasma machines.