Steel Detailer & CAD Designer

Job Description

Rhoads Metal Works Inc., a fourth-generation company established in 1896, has been serving the Delaware Valley Tri-State area for over 130 years. We are a leading provider of industrial maintenance and custom metal fabrication, with expertise spanning the Institutional, Industrial, Process, and Manufacturing Industries. Our services include 24/7 emergency maintenance response, custom metal fabrication, and complex mechanical installations. Supported by a skilled team of Industrial Mechanics and a well-equipped fleet, we are dedicated to meeting our customers’ needs around the clock.

Role Overview

We are currently seeking to add an experienced STEEL DETAILER/CAD DESIGNER to our team. In this position, you will be responsible for creating and checking fabrication and erection shop drawings for structural steel and/or miscellaneous metals jobs. Must have 2\+ years of college or trade school education in AutoCAD, or 3\+ years of practical experience may be substituted for formal training. A current working knowledge/understanding of the latest version of the AISC regulations/requirements related to connection design, detailing practices, steel member dimensions \& properties is a plus.

This is a full-time position in our Pennsauken, NJ Office \& Fabrication Shop.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal Account Managers to develop custom design and detailing of various industrial components such as platforms, stairs, railings, crossovers, weldments, and sheet metal components.
• Review construction drawings and take-off structural steel and misc. metals components for pricing/detailing.
• Collaborate with internal team members, external engineers, and project managers to ensure design accuracy.
• Review project specifications and make necessary adjustments to designs.
• Prepare 3D models, shop drawings, and erection drawings utilizing SolidWorks.
• Conduct site visits as needed to gather field measurements \& site-specific information for detailing.
• Maintain organized records of all drawings and revisions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Assist in resolving any design-related issues that arise during fabrication.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCad Required.
• Experience with 3D modeling in SolidWorks.
• Must have 2\+ years of college or trade school education in AutoCAD, or 3\+ years of practical experience may be substituted for formal training.
• Strong understanding of steel detailing practices and standards.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with team members.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Current US Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• Pass a pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screen.

Physical Requirements

• Must be comfortable climbing up tall ladders and comfortable with heights
• Ability to lift, bend, twist, walk, and reach frequently
• Ability to complete strenuous, physical tasks and lift over 40lbs
• Ability to work in varied environments that can involve dirt, odor, noise, and temperature extremes
• Ability to walk construction sites and navigate uneven terrain.

Our normal working hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, but occasionally hours may vary depending on the project requirements and job site limitations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35\.00 - $45\.00 per hour

Work Location: In person