Steel Fabrication Drafter​/CNC Programmer

Pay: $20–$28/hr DOE
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM;
Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Shreveport, LA 71106

A Shreveport steel manufacturing and fabrication facility is seeking an experienced Steel Fabrication Drafter / CNC Programmer to support large-scale structural steel projects.

This position works from existing construction and structural blueprints to develop the fabrication information needed by the production floor. The ideal candidate has previous experience in steel fabrication or structural steel manufacturing and understands how a set of drawings translates into individual components that can actually be manufactured.

• Read and interpret construction, structural, and fabrication blueprints

• Develop detailed fabrication drawings from existing project plans

• Create material and component lists for production

• Translate drawings and specifications into information used by fabrication equipment

• Program CNC and other automated fabrication machinery as required

• Ensure dimensions, materials, and components are accurately represented before release to production

• Coordinate with project management and production personnel to clarify drawings and fabrication requirements

• Maintain accurate drawings and production documentation throughout the drafting process

• Previous steel fabrication or structural steel experience required

• Strong blueprint and fabrication drawing reading skills

• Experience creating or working from detailed fabrication drawings

• Experience programming CNC or automated fabrication equipment strongly preferred

• Working knowledge of structural steel materials and profiles, including beams, plate, flat bar, angle, channel, and related materials

• Ability to understand how structural drawings translate into manufactured steel components

• Strong attention to detail and measurement accuracy

• CAD/CAM, drafting, CNC programming, or related fabrication software experience preferred

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced steel fabrication professional who understands both the drawing side and the manufacturing side of structural steel production.