Detailer Trainee

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Detailer Trainee to join their Hamilton location. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in the detailing of reinforcing steel projects, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in descriptions for fabrication and installation. The position emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and a commitment to quality, allowing you to cultivate valuable skills in a supportive environment. If you are detail-oriented and eager to learn in a dynamic setting, this position is an excellent stepping stone for your career in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Vocational certificate in CAD design/drafting or enrolled in CAD program preferred.
• At least six months experience with AutoCAD and ability to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Detail simple projects with supervision and provide accurate descriptions for fabrication.
• Communicate with customers and ensure compliance with project specifications.

Skills

AutoCAD

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Blueprint Reading

Detail Orientation

Education

Vocational certificate in CAD design/drafting

Two year technical diploma

Tools

RebarCAD

Windows based software

Job description

Posted Friday, March 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Nucor Rebar Fabrication is North America’s leading fabricator, installer and distributor of concrete reinforcing steel and related products. Nucor Rebar Fabrication provides local service from rebar fabrication shops across North America. Each location is equipped with state-of-the-art fabrication equipment, however, it is OUR TEAM that makes the difference; driving our success with their knowledge, experience and know-how to get your job done. At Nucor Rebar Fabrication we respect, believe and invest in our people, who in turn deliver the highest level in service to our customers.

We are searching for an enthusiastic, talented, and detail-oriented individual to join a great company with great benefits! Join our Parkdale, Hamilton location as a Detailer Trainee and Be Part of Something Bigger!

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. Cultivate a customer service relationship while maximizing profits for Nucor Rebar Fabrication.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate conduct consistent with Nucor Rebar Fabrication’s vision and values.
• 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).
• Review and verify date of contract documents (plans, addenda, and specs) received and compare against the date on 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 Detailing Manager to ensure that all specialty items are pre-ordered to maintain construction schedules.
• 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.
• Compare the progression of project detailed weight against 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 (Preferred)
• Two year technical diploma from an accredited school or college (Preferred)
• At least six months 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 written communication skills
• Construction and concrete related construction knowledge and experience is preferred
• Basic knowledge of construction or civil technology
• Demonstrated experience in installation/placing reinforcing steel is preferred
• Demonstrated experience in fabrication of reinforcing steel is preferred

Nucor Rebar Fabrication is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Nucor Rebar Fabrication is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities; please contact us if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.