Junior Structural Steel Detailer

Builder Steel Direct; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders Steel Direct is seeking a Junior Structural Steel Detailer to support the detailing team from initial request through to fabrication release. You will work under guidance to prepare steel models, shop drawings, erection plans and associated documentation.

The role emphasizes accuracy, record-keeping, and adherence to revision control. Training will cover company standards, software, and production workflows, with progression as competency grows.

Qualifications

• Interest in structural steel, drafting, engineering or construction.
• Strong attention to detail and good numerical skills.
• Ability to organise tasks, maintain records and follow instructions.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to ask questions, accept feedback and develop technical skills.
• Familiarity with Tekla Structures or AutoCAD is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural plans, engineering drawings and project specifications.
• Check that the drawings and supporting information required for detailing have been received.
• Identify missing dimensions, conflicting information or unclear requirements and refer them to the supervising detailer.
• Assist with preparing steel models and shop drawings using the company’s detailing software.
• Prepare and update assembly drawings, single-part drawings and erection plans.
• Accurately record member sizes, dimensions, quantities, plates, holes and connection details in accordance with the approved design.
• Apply drawing amendments as directed and maintain consistent part and assembly identification.
• Record the assigned detailer’s name against each job.
• Maintain accurate drawing numbers, revision references and file names.
• Save drawings and supporting files in the correct job folders.
• Update current revision information and approved drawings in CIN7 as directed.
• Clearly identify superseded drawings to prevent their use.
• Assist with preparing material lists, quantities and detailing reports.
• Help compile drawing packages and production files required for processing and fabrication.
• Check that material lists and production documents correspond with the latest approved revision.
• Refer discrepancies to the supervising detailer before documents are released.
• Provide progress updates to the Structural team and Admin.
• Clearly communicate outstanding information, approval requirements and reasons for delays.
• Assist with keeping detailing status and relevant job information accurate on the Master Register.
• Include *****@bsd.com.au in detailing requests, completed detailing emails and related updates.
• Respond promptly to queries from the fabrication and installation teams, seeking technical guidance where required.
• Check work for accuracy, completeness and consistency before submitting it for review.
• Confirm that dimensions, member marks and quantities agree across the drawing package.
• Submit drawings to the supervising detailer for checking before issue.
• Follow company approval procedures before releasing documentation for purchasing or fabrication.

Skills

Structural steel

Drafting

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Organization

Communication

Willingness to learn

Tekla Structures

AutoCAD

Education

Relevant drafting studies

Tools

Tekla Structures

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description – Junior Structural Steel Detailer

Company: Builders Steel Direct
Location: St Marys, NSW
Reports to: Detailing Supervisor / Structural Team Leader

Position purpose

Support the Structural team in preparing accurate steel detailing drawings and job documentation. Assist with progressing jobs from the initial detailing request through drawing approval, material preparation and release for fabrication.

This is a junior position, with technical work completed under the guidance and review of an experienced detailer.

Key responsibilities

1. Review project information

• Review architectural plans, engineering drawings and project specifications.
• Check that the drawings and supporting information required for detailing have been received.
• Identify missing dimensions, conflicting information or unclear requirements and refer them to the supervising detailer.
• Confirm the correct job number, site address and drawing revision before starting work.

2. Assist with steel detailing

• Assist with preparing steel models and shop drawings using the company’s detailing software.
• Prepare and update assembly drawings, single-part drawings and erection plans.
• Accurately record member sizes, dimensions, quantities, plates, holes and connection details in accordance with the approved design.
• Apply drawing amendments as directed and maintain consistent part and assembly identification.

3. Maintain drawing and revision records

• Record the assigned detailer’s name against each job.
• Maintain accurate drawing numbers, revision references and file names.
• Save drawings and supporting files in the correct job folders.
• Update current revision information and approved drawings in CIN7 as directed.
• Clearly identify superseded drawings to prevent their use.

4. Support material ordering and fabrication preparation

• Assist with preparing material lists, quantities and detailing reports.
• Help compile drawing packages and production files required for processing and fabrication.
• Check that material lists and production documents correspond with the latest approved revision.
• Refer discrepancies to the supervising detailer before documents are released.

5. Communicate and track job progress

• Provide progress updates to the Structural team and Admin.
• Clearly communicate outstanding information, approval requirements and reasons for delays.
• Assist with keeping detailing status and relevant job information accurate on the Master Register.
• Include *****@bsd.com.au in detailing requests, completed detailing emails and related updates.
• Respond promptly to queries from the fabrication and installation teams, seeking technical guidance where required.

6. Complete quality checks

• Check work for accuracy, completeness and consistency before submitting it for review.
• Confirm that dimensions, member marks and quantities agree across the drawing package.
• Submit drawings to the supervising detailer for checking before issue.
• Follow company approval procedures before releasing documentation for purchasing or fabrication.

Skills and attributes

• Interest in structural steel, drafting, engineering or construction.
• Strong attention to detail and good numerical skills.
• Ability to organise tasks, maintain records and follow instructions.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to ask questions, accept feedback and develop technical skills.
• Relevant drafting studies or familiarity with Tekla Structures, AutoCAD or similar software would be advantageous.

Measures of success

• Accurate drawings and documentation requiring progressively fewer corrections.
• Tasks completed within agreed timeframes.
• Current revisions and job records maintained correctly.
• Missing information and delays identified and communicated promptly.
• Consistent adherence to checking and approval procedures.
• Demonstrated progress through training and increasing capability.

Authority and supervision

The Junior Detailer must refer design changes, connection queries and technical uncertainties to the supervising detailer. The role does not independently approve engineering changes or authorise drawings for fabrication.

Training and development

Training will cover company detailing standards, software, drawing interpretation, revision control, internal CRM, the Master Register and fabrication requirements. Progress will be reviewed regularly, with responsibilities increasing as competency is demonstrated.