CAD Drafter/Designer - Rebar Detailer Trainee

Basic Job Functions

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

What You’ll Do

• Detail simple projects with a mentor’s supervision; while providing concise, accurate, and complete descriptions of all reinforcing steel and related products for fabrication, delivery, installation, and invoicing in the most efficient manner possible.
• You’ll learn how to cultivate a customer service relationship while maximizing profitability for Nucor Rebar Fabrication.

What You’ll Get In Return

• A competitive starting pay rate, based on experience and skills.
• Reviews every 90 days during the first 12 months, then 2 reviews your second year, with opportunities for merit increases based on performance.
• A chance to grow your career with a stable company owned by Nucor, North America’s largest steel producer.
• A full benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurances; Long-Term Disability; Life Insurance; Vacation Days; 10 Paid Holidays; Personal and Safety Award Days; Nucor Profit Sharing program; 401k with a match; Nucor stock purchase program; Tuition Reimbursement for you and a spouse; and a College Tuition Scholarship program for children of teammates.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop working knowledge of AutoCAD and the basics of Nucor Rebar Fabrication’s detailing system (RebarCAD).
• Develop basic knowledge of reinforcing bar industry including reference material (i.e., CRSI and ACI).
• Detail simple projects with little or no assistance (i.e., simple foundations, walls, footings, piers, slabs, stairs, retaining walls and other products as required).
• Submit placing drawings for approval and ensure conformance to the Branch quality assurance and the placer/shop requirements.
• Process change orders to maximize all possible returns for the Branch.
• Maintain all deliveries for fabrication.
• Communicate with customer, placer and Architect/Engineer on all questions relating to project; submit Requests for Information (RFI) as required.
• Work with Detailing Manager to ensure that all specialty items are pre-ordered to maintain construction schedules.
• Follow one or more projects from estimate through detailing and fabrication to installation at the job site.
• Under the direction of management, be involved in all construction conflicts/disputes (whether contractor, placer, detailer, or shop), and help with a resolution that is a time and cost-effective solution.
• Participate in weekly meetings to discuss safety, innovative ideas, workloads, availability, issues and problems of the week for all to learn and share.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Vocational certificate (or are currently enrolled) in CAD design/drafting OR related degree issued from an accredited school or college.
• Able to read architectural/engineering blueprints.
• At least six months experience using AutoCAD and Windows based software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree from an accredited school or college.
• Construction and concrete related knowledge and experience.
• Basic knowledge of civil technology.
• Able to work as a team member on projects with an aptitude for problem solving.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Able to manage time effectively and prioritize responsibilities.
• Effective communication skills.