Steel Detailer

Arning Companies, Inc.; Cassville (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Arning Companies, Inc. is seeking a Steel Detailing Drafter to create shop, fabrication, and installation drawings for steel canopy and awning structures.

You will break down approved designs into component details, ensuring accurate dimensions for fabrication and field installation. The role emphasizes learning steel detailing practices, following standards, and collaborating with the Layout department to ensure design intent is met.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic to intermediate CAD experience (AutoCAD or similar).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Understanding of dimensions, scales, and geometric relationships.
• Willingness to learn steel detailing practices.

Responsibilities

• Create shop drawings for steel canopy and awning components under supervision.
• Detail individual steel members including beams, columns, bracing, and connections.
• Produce fabrication drawings showing cutting lists, hole locations, and welding details.
• Develop installation drawings for field crews showing erection sequences and field connections.
• Dimension all drawings accurately for shop fabrication and field installation.
• Follow company detailing standards, templates, and drawing conventions.
• Check own work for dimensional accuracy and completeness.

Skills

CAD drafting

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree in Drafting/CAD

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD software

Job description

The Steel Detailing Drafter works under supervision to create detailed shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and installation drawings for steel canopy and awning structures. This role involves breaking down approved designs into individual component details, ensuring accurate dimensions and specifications for fabrication and field installation.

Key Responsibilities

Steel Detailing & Drawing Production

• Create shop drawings for steel canopy and awning components under supervision
• Detail individual steel members including beams, columns, bracing, and connections
• Produce fabrication drawings showing cutting lists, hole locations, and welding details
• Develop installation drawings for field crews showing erection sequences and field connections
• Dimension all drawings accurately for shop fabrication and field installation
• Follow company detailing standards, templates, and drawing conventions

Technical Documentation

• Work from approved layout drawings and engineering calculations to create detail drawings
• Include material specifications, fastener callouts, and finish requirements
• Create accurate bills of materials for steel components
• Maintain organized project files and drawing revisions
• Use proper layering, line weights, and annotation standards in CAD

Quality & Accuracy

• Check own work for dimensional accuracy and completeness before submission
• Incorporate redline comments and corrections from supervisor or checkers
• Learn to identify and avoid common detailing errors
• Ask questions when encountering unclear design requirements or specifications
• Ensure drawings are clear and understandable for fabrication and installation personnel
• Coordinate with Layout department to understand design intent
• Communicate with supervisor regarding project priorities and questions
• Participate in training on company products, connection details, and detailing standards
• Study standard details and completed project examples
• Learn steel fabrication processes and how drawings are used in the shop
• Seek feedback and implement suggestions for improvement

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic to intermediate CAD experience (AutoCAD or similar software)
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Understanding of dimensions, scales, and geometric relationships
• Basic knowledge of steel shapes and structural terminology
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn steel fabrication and detailing practices

Preferred:

• Associate's degree or coursework in Drafting, CAD Technology, or related field
• 0-2 years of experience in steel detailing, drafting, or structural design
• Familiarity with structural steel connections and fasteners
• Knowledge of welding symbols and fabrication processes