Industrial Sheet Metal Designer

• Model and design components such as: Chutes, Transitions, Dust collection ductwork and hoods, tanks, hoppers, bins, silos, elbows, reducers, and specialty fabrications
• Create accurate flat patterns with proper bend allowances and deductions
• Prepare fabrication-ready drawings including part details, assemblies, BOMs, and cut lists
• Generate CNC-ready files for plasma, laser, or waterjet cutting
• Design small staircases, platforms, mezzanines, ladders, and supports
• Ensure structural components meet fabrication standards and design intent (with engineering input as needed)
• Produce clear shop drawings with weld symbols, cut lengths, and material callouts
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and fabricators to clarify design needs
• Optimize designs for ease of fabrication, welding, and assembly
• Interpret customer drawings and specifications accurately
• Support shop personnel during layout, fit-up, and fabrication
• Maintain organized document control, revision history, and project files

• Proficiency in CAD programs such as Inventor, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD
• Strong understanding of sheet metal forming, rolling, welding, and fabrication processes
• Experience designing sheet metal components and small structural assemblies
• Ability to develop accurate flat patterns with correct bend allowances
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, prints, and fabrication tolerances
• Experience in heavy fabrication (tanks, hoppers, platforms, industrial ducting)
• Familiarity with CNC programming for plasma/laser cutting
• Knowledge of dust collection or material handling systems
• Exposure to GD&T and weld detailing standards
• Strong mechanical and spatial reasoning
• Fabrication-minded problem solving
• Clear communication between office and shop
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• 3+ years experience in industrial sheet metal, fabrication, or mechanical design
• Sheet Metal trade experience preferred

Experience with 3D scanning and stitching point clouds together is preferred but not required