Ameristar Manufacturing
Mankato, MN, USA
Company Overview Ameristar Manufacturing Inc. is a precision sheet metal fabrication job shop / OEM supplier specializing in laser cutting, punching, forming, welding, and powder coating. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Drafter/Programmer with strong 3D CAD and CAM skills to create accurate manufacturing drawings and highly efficient CNC programs for turret punches, fiber lasers, press brakes, and combination machines. You will work closely with engineering, production, and estimating to ensure parts are designed for manufacturability (DFM) and nested for minimum material waste and programmed for fastest possible cycle times. Key Responsibilities • Interpret customer drawings, 3D models (STEP, IGES, SolidWorks, Inventor, etc.), and specifications. • Create detailed 2D manufacturing drawings and 3D models of sheet metal components with proper flat patterns, bend allowances, tolerances, weld symbols, and hardware callouts. • Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM)...