Detailer Trainee

Nucor Harris Rebar; Canada; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Detailer Trainee to join their dynamic team. This role involves detailing projects with supervision, utilizing AutoCAD and RebarCAD to create precise descriptions of reinforcing steel and related products. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and possess effective communication skills. As part of a collaborative environment, you will engage with customers and project stakeholders, ensuring all details align with industry standards. This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development in the construction and engineering field, making a significant impact on project success.

Benefits

Extended health, dental and vision care

Company RRSP plan with employer match

Stock purchase plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Vocational certificate in CAD design/drafting from an accredited school.
• At least six months of experience with AutoCAD and Windows-based software.

Responsibilities

• Detail simple projects with supervision and provide accurate descriptions.
• Communicate with customers and stakeholders regarding project details.

Skills

AutoCAD

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Vocational certificate in CAD design/drafting

Two-year technical diploma

Tools

RebarCAD

Windows-based software

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Nucor Corporation is the safest, highest quality, lowest cost, most productive and most profitable steel and steel products company in the world.

We are searching for an enthusiastic, talented and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Detailer Trainee.

Detail simple projects with supervision and provide concise, accurate and complete descriptions of all reinforcing steel, bar supports, mesh wire and related products for fabrication, delivery, installation and invoicing in the most efficient manner possible.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate conduct consistent with Nucor Rebar Fabrication’s vision and values.
• Develop a working knowledge of AutoCAD and the basics of Nucor Rebar Fabrication’s detailing system (RebarCAD).
• Develop basic knowledge of the reinforcing bar industry, including reference material (i.e., CRSI and ACI).
• Review and verify the date of contract documents (plans, addenda, and specs) received and compare against the date on the proposal/estimate.
• 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 make sure they conform to ACI 318, CRSI, or RSIC, 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 the Detailing Manager to ensure that all specialty items are pre-ordered to maintain construction schedules.
• Participate in weekly meetings to discuss safety, innovative ideas, workloads, availability, issues, and problems of the week for all to learn and share.
• Compare the progression of the project's detailed weight against the contract weight.
• Identify and develop information required to inform customer of any changes (time and/or material) to the contract, including the completion of the change order form.
• Review all claims of shortages or errors.
• Ensure proper coding of all bar lists.
• Follow one or more projects from estimate through detailing and fabrication to installation at the job site.
• Perform other duties as required by your supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Vocational certificate in CAD design/drafting issued from an accredited school or college or currently enrolled.
• At least six months of experience with AutoCAD and Windows-based software
• Ability to read architectural/engineering blueprints
• Ability 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 verbal and communication skills

Preferred Qualificationsand Education Requirements

• Two-year technical diploma from an accredited school or college
• Construction and concrete-related construction knowledge and experience are particularly helpful
• Basic knowledge of construction or civil technology
• Demonstrated experience in installation/placing reinforcing steel
• Demonstrated experience in the fabrication of reinforcing steel
• Bilingual in French and English is considered an asset
• Extended health, dental and vision care
• Company RRSP plan with employer match
• Stock purchase plan with employer match

Nucor Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Nucor Canada is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities; please contact us if you require an accommodation during the recruitment process.