DIS-TRAN Steel is looking to add a CAD Operator I to our Engineering and Design team in Pineville, Louisiana.
Do you enjoy structured work, clear processes, and the satisfaction of getting every detail right? This role is a strong fit for someone who is comfortable completing similar drawing and documentation tasks each day while maintaining accuracy from the first item to the last. Your work will help turn engineering and customer information into the drawings, bills of material, and digital files our fabrication teams rely on.
As a CAD Operator I, you will use basic AutoCAD skills and established DIS-TRAN Steel standards to create erection and detail drawings for steel structures. You will work with engineers, project coordinators, and plant personnel to clarify information, correct drawing issues, and release accurate work to the shop on schedule.
Competencies:
- Customer Focus
- Decision Quality
- Business Insight
- Drives Results
- Collaborates
- Communicates Effectively
- Courage
- Instills Trust
- Manages Ambiguity
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Drawing and Detailing
• Translate information from customers, engineers, project coordinators, and vendors into basic detail drawings.
• Create erection elevations, fabrication details, and bills of material for steel structures.
• Apply established steel and DIS-TRAN Steel fabrication standards consistently across assigned drawings.
• Complete repeatable drawing and documentation tasks accurately while maintaining focus through high-volume work.
Shop Files and Production Support
• Create accurate digital files, including CNC-related files, for use by the fabrication shop.
• Release completed drawings and files to the shop in a timely manner.
• Review dimensions, notes, material information, and file requirements before releasing work.
• Correct shop errors or drawing-detail issues with guidance from the Detail Lead or other experienced team members.
Coordination and Work Management
• Coordinate with engineers, project coordinators, and plant personnel to clarify drawing information and resolve routine questions.
• Complete assigned work by projected dates and communicate promptly when information, corrections, or support are needed.
• Organize drawing files, revisions, and supporting information so current documents are easy to identify and use.
• Perform quality work with or without direct supervision and support other duties assigned by the Detail Lead.
REQUIREMENTS:
Required Skills
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic AutoCAD experience and the technical ability to create and revise drawings.
• Strong math skills and comfort working with dimensions, measurements, and calculations.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to spot small errors or inconsistencies.
• Ability to stay focused and accurate while completing structured, repetitive tasks.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills with the ability to meet assigned deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and a willingness to ask questions when information is incomplete or unclear.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with the broader team.
Preferred Skills
• Two-year technical degree or certificate in AutoCAD, drafting, design technology, or a related field.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, blueprints, or bills of material.
• Experience in steel fabrication, manufacturing, utilities, infrastructure, or another technical environment.
• Familiarity with CNC files, document control, drawing revisions, or production-support processes.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
• Enjoys predictable workflows and takes pride in completing consistent, accurate work.
• Can maintain concentration and quality when tasks are repetitive or detail intensive.
• Likes following clear standards and checking work before it moves to the next step.
• Is dependable, organized, and comfortable working toward daily and project deadlines.
• Welcomes feedback and uses corrections as an opportunity to improve.
• Understands that small drawing details can have a significant impact on fabrication and production.
WHY JOIN DIS-TRAN STEEL:
At DIS-TRAN Steel, your drawings will become real products that support the infrastructure powering communities. You will learn our standards and processes from experienced team members while building practical drafting and manufacturing knowledge.
This role offers steady, structured work, clear expectations, and the opportunity to grow your technical skills. It is a strong fit for someone who values accuracy, consistency, teamwork, and the satisfaction of knowing the shop can rely on the work they produce.
BENEFITS
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Cafeteria Plan
• Corporate Fitness Program