Engineering Technician - Checker at High Steel Structures LLC. in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

High Steel Structures LLC is proud of the quality reputation we've earned as the steel fabricator of choice for North America's transportation infrastructure projects. We are currently seeking an Engineering Technician to join our dynamic team. 

The Engineering Technician will work primarily in a checking role with a team, checking 2-D CAD shop drawings and 3-D CAD models for structural steel fabrication. The Engineering Technician must develop and apply a thorough knowledge and understanding of High Steel’s drawing standards and requirements, and High Steel’s preferred fabrication practices. The Engineering Technician must become proficient in reading and interpreting contract plans and various owner specifications. Additionally, as work volume requires, the Engineering Technician may assist in 2-D drafting and 3-D modeling of structural steel.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

A minimum of six (6) years of experience in structural steel detailing, modeling or fabrication is preferred.

An Associate degree in a related technical field is preferred.

Proficiency in Microstation or AutoCAD is required; Experience in 3D modeling is preferred. Experience using Tekla modeling software is preferred.

High skill level in algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

Skill in reading and interpreting contract plans and other technical documents related to structural steel fabrication.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, an ability to work well within a team atmosphere, and an attention to detail.

Aptitude to gain an understanding of various company information and technical systems.

Proficiency in Windows operating system (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).

Working for The High Companies:

At High Steel Structures co-workers always come first. This belief is as strong today as it was when The High Companies was founded over 90 years ago!

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision available for full-time coworkers. Vacation is offered to regular full-time coworkers and is earned annually on your anniversary date. You may carry over a portion of your hours into the next anniversary year.


• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match


• Tuition Assistance with 100 percent reimbursement for approved courses and degree programs which are job related and approved in advance by your supervisor.


• Employee Assistance Program provides professional, confidential assistance for any type of personal issue you or your eligible dependents are experiencing.


• High Family Foundation Scholarship is awarded annually to the children of High co-workers working at least 1,000 hours per year and employed for at least two years. Recipients are awarded $4,000 for each year they are enrolled in a two- or four-year accredited degree program.


• Good Measure Award is presented periodically to an individual or team from each of the High companies who exemplifies The High Philosophy and who has gone above and beyond normal job responsibilities to provide "Good Measure."

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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