CAD Technician

SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation.  SSAB operates five state of the art facilities strategically located in key regions across the U.S. 
SSAB has nearly 1,200 highly skilled employees in the U.S.  Jobs at SSAB range from machine operators and sales people to advanced engineers and corporate professionals in HR, finance and more.  SSAB offers challenging careers and comprehensive benefit program designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure.

Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for the sustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society and it will continue to be so. In the roofs over our heads, in the bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB we are proud of our history and leadership in high-strength steel. But we are also aware that the production of steel is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. That has to change. That is why we have developed the world’s first fossil free steel production and has committed to becoming largely fossil-free by around 2030. As part of SSAB you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and push for the green transformation of the whole steel industry.

About the Position

As a CAD Technician, you will manage and maintain the document management system.  You will update drawings as changes are made, perform 3D modeling and drawing creation, update legacy AutoCAD files, and provide design for new and retrofit equipment.

Main Responsibilities

• Utilize Engineering and Design Tools:

• SolidWorks or inventor, AutoCAD, Revit

• Provide drafting, modeling, and design support to the engineering staff:

• Produce concept designs and final design drawings for all project disciplines (general assembly, detail, layout, electrical, structural, civil, mechanical, piping, etc.) using accepted drafting standards and practices
• Modify and revise drawing changes that occur throughout the facility
• Produce and distribute electronic and paper drawing packages

• Manage and update the document management system, including:

• The Drawing Management System (TBD)
• Assist in the development and implementation of site Drawing Management System.
• Assist in the establishment and upkeep of Mill Manual System
• Assign and control drawing numbers, manual numbers, document retention
• Assist engineering staff with outside contractor document collection and control

• Directly manage smaller projects
• Manage portions of larger projects under the guidance of engineering staff
• Program plate parts for the Shipping Oxy-Fuel/Plasma Burn Beds

About You/Qualifications

Required:

• Associate’s degree in Drafting/Design
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a designer, draftsman, technician utilizing Inventor, Revit and AutoCAD programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office
• Possess attention to detail and organizational skills

 Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree with concentration on mechanical and electrical drafting disciplines
• 5+ years of experience as a designer, draftsman, technician utilizing SolidWorks or Inventor and AutoCAD programs
• Specific drafting and design work related to the steel industry or other heavy mechanical industries
• Ability to manage software for CAD and Engineering software

Our Offer

At SSAB we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment. We use our values – driven, true and ahead – in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace that contributes to work-life balance. If you set out to achieve it, at SSAB you will have the possibility of broadening your skills and grow within your field or beyond.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees:

• Bonuses
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with 5% employer match
• 10 paid holidays
• Vacation
• Excellent, affordable benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Challenging and interesting work
• Friendly and inclusive workplace

SSAB's vision is a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world.
SSAB's values form the guiding principals of our company. 
They shape our culture and characteristics.  They serve as a compass for our actions and behavior, and describe what we stand for.  Values guide us daily in making the right choices and doing the right things.

SSAB's values are:

• Driven - Together we create value
• True - Do what is right
• Ahead - Future in mind