Detailer Trainee

About the Role

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement, and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you spend your day brainstorming in an office, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment, or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

Responsibilities

• Convert design data into specific placing drawings using MicroStation and rebar-specific software.
• Determine the quantity, size, length, and bending shapes of bars from instructions and data provided by design drawings and project details.
• Interpret data presented on design documents and understand design documents to establish rebar requirements.
• Prepare detailed placing drawings for ironworkers to install reinforcing bars within the framework.
• Prepare detailed bar lists for the fabrication of reinforcement bars for each project.
• Communicate with contractors, architects, or engineers to obtain missing project information.
• Provide accurate placement drawings to architects/engineers for approval.
• Meet project deadlines and work effectively in a team environment to promote productivity.
• Participate in planning meetings and facilitate problem-solving sessions to resolve issues.
• Ensure work area is clean, secure, and well-maintained.
• Understand and comply with company policies and applicable State/Federal laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret contract documents.
• Proficiency in basic mathematics, algebra, and geometry.
• Experience with MS Word, MS Excel, Autodesk, or Bentley CAD platforms.
• Basic knowledge of rebar types, shapes, sizes, and applications preferred.
• Ability to use and understand basic linear measurements (feet, inches, decimals, and metric system).
• Excellent customer relation skills.
• Basic knowledge of structural concrete members and building systems.
• Ability to visualize three-dimensionally (spatial visualization) and recognize colors.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• High level of attention to detail and good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English with strong verbal and written skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Technologies preferred.
• Satisfactory completion of a computer-aided drawing software program preferred.

Benefits

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low-cost Medical, Vision, Dental.
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation.
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan.
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit.
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses.
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Training and Advancement Opportunities.

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started. If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings, and infrastructure that connect our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let's build a better world!