AutoCAD Drafter

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Job Title: AutoCAD Drafter - Steel Fabrication
Location: North Houston, TX 77039 (In-Office / Shop Environment)
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $20 - $25/hr DOE
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated AutoCAD Drafter to join a growing steel fabrication team in North Houston. In this role, you will be responsible for creating precise 2D technical drawings, shop drawings, and fabrication blueprints used directly by our shop production team. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of steel components, steel fabrication processes, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate detailed 2D fabrication drawings and assembly blueprints using AutoCAD.
• Review and interpret architectural blueprints, structural engineering drawings, and design specifications.
• Collaborate closely with project managers , estimators, and shop foremen to ensure fabrication accuracy.
• Revise drawings based on engineering changes, field measurements, or client feedback.
• Maintain and organize drawing logs, project files, and revision histories.
• Bill of Materials (BOM): Generate accurate material take-offs and cutting lists to streamline procurement and minimize waste.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 2+ years of professional drafting experience, specifically within steel fabrication, structural steel, or miscellaneous metals .
• Education: Associate degree in Drafting, CAD Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D drafting) .
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret industrial blueprints.
• Mathematical Skills: Solid understanding of basic geometry, trigonometry, and fraction-to-decimal conversions for precise measurements.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy to minimize material waste and shop errors.
• Location: Must be able to reliably commute to a facility in the North Houston (77039) area.

Company Description

Today's job market is ultra-complex. Placing just the right people into just the right jobs doesn't happen by chance. It's a science. At PrideStaff, we've mastered the art of staffing to help our clients and candidates achieve their goals. Whether you're a company looking for a true partner, or a job seeker looking to land a new position, PrideStaff experts eliminate guesswork and get results.

Company Description Today's job market is ultra-complex. Placing just the right people into just the right jobs doesn't happen by chance. It's a science. At PrideStaff, we've mastered the art of staffing to help our clients and candidates achieve their goals. Whether you're a company looking for a true partner, or a job seeker looking to land a new position, PrideStaff experts eliminate guesswork and get results.