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Whirlwind Steel Buildings and Components ยท 4 months ago

Drafting & Engineering Support Technician

positionHouston, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
date2+ years exp

Whirlwind Steel Buildings, Inc. is looking for 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 providing training for best practices.

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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

CAD software proficiencyMacro/script developmentDrafting standards knowledgeProblem-solving skillsCommunicatorCustomer-service mindsetDetail-oriented

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

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

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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.
dateFounded in 1955
location
Houston, Texas, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://www.whirlwindsteel.com

H1B Sponsorship

Whirlwind Steel Buildings and Components has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Phillip Wilkerson
Chief Operating Officer
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