Whirlwind Steel Buildings and Components ยท 4 months ago
Drafting & Engineering Support Technician
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
2+ years expWhirlwind Steel Buildings, Inc. is seeking a Drafting & Engineering Support Technician to assist with standard detail creation, tool development, and process optimization. The role involves collaborating on drafting tools, troubleshooting CAD software issues, and ensuring compliance with established standards.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop and update standard details based on company guidelines, industry standards, and project requirements
Ensure proper version control and document management for all details
Collaborate on the development, testing, and deployment of drafting tools, macros, and templates
Troubleshoot user issues with CAD software, document the resolution process, and escalate complex problems
Conduct peer reviews of drafting work to ensure compliance with established standards and accuracy
Flag inconsistencies or errors early, recommending improvements to processes or templates
Assist in creating step-by-step guides, how-to documents, and quick reference materials for team members
Provide occasional training or onboarding sessions for new users on drafting best practices or tool usage
Assist in compiling documentation for product certifications and approvals
Track and update status of certifications, ensuring timely renewals or resubmissions
Participate in user acceptance testing for new tools and processes
Document test results, escalate issues, and suggest improvements
Provide CAD support to end-users by resolving technical issues and documenting common problems and solutions
Identify recurring workflow challenges and collaborate with the Support Manager to implement and monitor process improvements
Work closely with the Support Manager to address ad-hoc requests or urgent production needs
Develop custom scripts, plug-ins, or macros to automate repetitive drafting tasks
Test new workflows and gather feedback from internal users to refine tools
Qualification
Required
Associate degree or certification in Drafting, CAD Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
2+ years in a drafting, design, or engineering support role
Hands-on proficiency with one or more CAD software packages (AutoCAD, MBS, Tekla, etc.)
Detail-oriented, proactive, and a good communicator who can handle multiple priorities
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly learn new software tools or techniques
Thorough understanding of drafting standards, industry codes, and best practices
Ability to identify workflow inefficiencies and drive solutions through automation
Detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy in certification documents and tool tests
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities within a fast-paced environment
Customer-service mindset, focused on responding to internal user needs effectively
Preferred
Demonstrated ability to create or modify macros/scripts (e.g., AutoLISP, Tekla Open API, or Python) for automating repetitive tasks is a plus, but not required
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Company
Whirlwind Steel Buildings and Components
Whirlwind Steel is a manufacturer of pre-engineered metal buildings and metal building components for the agricultural, commercial, governmental, industrial, institutional, residential, and self-storage markets.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Phillip Wilkerson
Chief Operating Officer
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