Detailer/Drafter - NM

Steel Dynamics, Inc; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is hiring for a role that involves producing accurate fabrication bills of material and erection plans at their Salem, Virginia location. Key responsibilities include preparing layout plans using AutoCAD, coordinating project details with clients and engineers, and ensuring timely project completion. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, be fluent in AutoCAD, and have a CAD-related degree or experience. Preferred qualifications include prior structural detailing experience.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluent with AutoCAD.
• Ability to visualize how elements fit together in 3D.
• Willingness to go beyond typical duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare joist and deck layout plans using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate project details with customers and engineers.
• Calculate joist and girder loading based on design documents.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Communication skills

AutoCAD proficiency

3D visualization ability

Willingness to assist others

Education

CAD related degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

New Millennium

Produce accurate fabrication bills of material and erection plans for use in fabricating and erecting New Millennium products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare joist and deck layout plans and sections using AutoCAD
• Prepare RFI’s and coordinate project details with customers, steel detailers, engineers and others
• Calculate joist and girder loading based on design loading provided on contract documents
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously in fast‑paced, production‑driven environment
• Meet schedules for assigned projects
• Other duties as necessary

Required

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Fluent with AutoCAD
• Ability to visualize how elements fit together in 3D when working with 2D drawings
• Willingness to go beyond typical duties to assist co‑workers and customers
• CAD related degrees and/or experience

Preferred

• Prior structural and/or joist detailing experience

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.