Drafter

CMC•Denton, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Nester / Drafter is responsible for creating and maintaining template drawings, generating optimized nesting layouts, supporting plasma cutting operations, maintaining material inventories, and ensuring accurate production documentation. This position serves as a critical link between engineering drawings, customer requirements, inventory management, and manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret customer drawings, blueprints, technical specifications, and fabrication documents
Strong mathematical aptitude and understanding of geometric relationships
Demonstrated ability to work with CAD software in a manufacturing environment
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, production schedules, and priorities simultaneously
Ability to collaborate across multiple departments and locations
Ability to analyze production requirements and determine efficient material utilization strategies
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Must meet CMC attendance standards

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years of drafting, nesting, CAD, manufacturing engineering, or related experience preferred
Experience using CAD software such as RADAN, AutoCAD, MicroStation, SolidWorks, or similar software preferred
Associate degree, technical certification, or trade school coursework in Drafting, CAD Technology, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Create accurate template and component drawings utilizing RADAN software
Interpret customer drawings, specifications, and engineering documents to develop production-ready drawings
Review customer designs for manufacturability and identify potential production concerns before release
Create optimized nesting layouts that maximize material utilization while minimizing scrap
Generate burn sheets, machine files, and production documentation for plasma cutting operations
Maintain accurate plate inventory logs and material consumption records
Perform daily inventory reconciliation and month-end inventory updates
Update actual material usage and plate weights within ERP systems
Review completed burn sheets and confirm production activity within company systems
Work directly with Production, Quality, Project Management, Scheduling, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to ensure manufacturing requirements are met
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, inventory accuracy, material utilization, and manufacturing efficiency
Maintain records and documentation in accordance with company’s Quality Management System requirements
Perform other duties as assigned