Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, with a growing focus on value-added processing.  It carries on business in three segments: metals service centers, energy field stores and steel distributors.  Its network of metals service centers carries an extensive line of metal products in a wide range of sizes, shapes and specifications, including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel, pipe and tubular products, stainless steel, aluminum and other non-ferrous specialty metals.  Its energy field stores carry a specialized product line focused on the needs of energy industry customers.  Its steel distributors operations act as master distributors selling steel in large volumes to other steel service centers and large equipment manufacturers mainly on an "as is" basis. 

Reasons to Join Our Team!

• Competitive base salary
• Profit-sharing plan
• Benefits program
• Pension plan
• Development and Growth Opportunities
• Various incentive and recognition programs
• Bonuses

Job Description:

Russel Metals is currently hiring a Draftsperson who can work out of any of our Vancouver/Lower Mainland, BC branches or our Prince George, BC location. This is a full-time, permanent position that reports directly to the Processing Superintendent.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the sales department in reviewing customer inquiries for quotation
• Work with machine operators to optimize productivity, plate usage, and quality
• Produce part and assembly drawings using AutoCAD and convert to CNC downloads
• Nest and sequence parts for plasma, laser and oxyfuel cutting using Sigma Nest
• Create drawings for press brake which include forming drawings and flat patterns
• Maintain drawings through the revision change process and drawing control system
• Handle electronic transfers of drawings and technical information
• Assist in preparing time and material estimates on projects and quotes
• Focus on continuous improvement
• Work under minimal supervision and understand the importance of producing quality work under strict deadlines
• Ensure safe procedures are followed while performing job responsibilities
• Comply with workplace policies and procedures (operational and health and safety)

Preferred Education and skills:

• Experience as a CAD Programmer in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Familiar with metal processing and fabrication technologies
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Programming experience with multi axis machines
• Understanding of metal cutting technology
• Familiar with press brake forming and flat pattern layout development
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail

We are an organization that is committed to the principles of Employment Equity which includes maintaining a fair, equitable and diverse workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, Shifts vary depending on business requirements

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 / year

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