Steel Model Checker

Ben's Structural Fabrication, Inc.; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ben’s Structural Fabrication, Inc. in Waite Park, Minnesota, seeks a Structural Steel Model Checker to ensure the accuracy of 3D models, shop drawings, and bills of material prior to fabrication and erection. You will identify discrepancies, constructability concerns, and verify compliance with project requirements.

This full-time role offers collaboration with detailers and project managers to resolve issues and guarantee fabrication-ready deliverables in a professional office setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completed CAD/Detailing training program.
• Minimum of five (5) years of structural steel detailing, checking, modeling, drafting, or related experience.
• Experience independently checking structural steel 3D models, fabrication drawings, erection drawings, and related detailing deliverables.
• Experience reading and interpreting structural and architectural drawings, specifications, contract documents, and construction documentation.
• Experience identifying detailing discrepancies, connection conflicts, constructability concerns, and potential fabrication or erection issues.
• Experience utilizing 3D structural steel modeling and detailing software in a fabrication, construction, or engineering environment.
• Strong attention to detail, technical problem-solving skills, and the ability to clearly communicate redlines, corrections, and technical information.

Responsibilities

• Check 3D models and drawings for accuracy and compliance.
• Verify fabrication and erection details, including dimensions and welds.
• Review against contract documents for missing or conflicting information.
• Create redlines and ensure revisions are captured.
• Manage revisions and incorporate design changes into models and docs.
• Review Bills of Materials and production information for consistency.
• Identify constructability issues and coordinate with Detailers/PMs.
• Perform final quality checks before release.
• Support detailing quality across teams to improve accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Reading drawings

3D modeling

Detailing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Drafting or related field

Tools

Tekla Structures

Job description

We appreciate your time and will reach out to you regarding your application as soon as our team has a chance to review your information.

Position Description

Structural Steel Model Checker: Building Accuracy Before Steel Hits the Shop

Do you have a sharp eye for structural steel detailing and the experience to catch problems before they reach fabrication or the field?

Join Ben’s Structural Fabrication as a Structural Steel Model Checker, where you’ll play a critical role in the quality and accuracy of our structural steel projects. You’ll independently review 3D models, fabrication and erection drawings, bills of material, and other detailing deliverables to identify discrepancies, conflicts, missing information, and constructability concerns before work is released.

This is an opportunity for an experienced structural steel detailing professional who understands how steel comes together—from the model and drawings through fabrication and erection—and takes pride in getting the details right.

Who We Are

Ben’s Structural Fabrication, located in Waite Park, Minnesota, is a locally owned and family-run fabrication company specializing in high-quality structural steel solutions. With a strong commitment to craftsmanship, teamwork, and community values, we take pride in delivering durable, reliable products built with integrity. Our team is dedicated to supporting customers, investing in our employees, and upholding the tradition of excellence the “Built by Ben’s” name represents.

Why Join Us

At Ben’s Structural Fabrication, we foster a culture built on teamwork, respect, accountability, and continuous improvement. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to high-quality structural steel projects, collaborate with experienced professionals across our organization, and help ensure our work is accurate and fabrication-ready before it reaches the shop.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which may include:

• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Additional ancillary benefits

What You’ll Do

As a Structural Steel Model Checker at Ben’s Structural Fabrication, you will be responsible for:

• Check 3D Models & Drawings: Independently review structural steel 3D models, shop drawings, assembly and part drawings, erection drawings, and related detailing deliverables for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with project and Company requirements.
• Verify Fabrication & Erection Details: Check dimensions, elevations, member orientation and identification, connections, holes, bolts, welds, material information, and other critical requirements that affect fabrication, fit-up, installation, and project quality.
• Review Against Contract Documents: Compare models and drawings against structural and architectural drawings, specifications, design documents, and other project requirements to identify missing, conflicting, or unclear information.
• Create & Verify Redlines: Develop clear electronic redline markups, communicate required corrections to Detailers, and verify revisions are accurately incorporated before deliverables are released.
• Manage Revisions & Design Information: Confirm RFIs, design clarifications, Architect, Engineer, Customer, and internal review comments, and project revisions are properly incorporated into models, drawings, and project documentation.
• Review Bills of Material & Production Information: Verify bills of material, reports, material information, and other production outputs are consistent with checked models and drawings and identify issues that could affect procurement or fabrication.
• Identify Constructability Issues: Recognize detailing conflicts and potential fabrication or erection problems and work with Detailers, Project Managers, and other resources to resolve issues or obtain necessary clarification.
• Perform Final Quality Checks: Complete final reviews before detailing deliverables are released for customer review, procurement, fabrication, CNC processing, or field use.
• Support Detailing Quality: Collaborate across Detailing, Project Management, and Production to resolve technical concerns and continuously improve detailing accuracy, checking practices, and overall quality.

This is a full‑time position based at our Waite Park, Minnesota facility. Work is primarily performed in an office environment, with periodic exposure to our structural steel production environment and construction sites.

Pay Transparency Statement

In accordance with pay transparency guidelines, the anticipated pay range for this position is $30.00 to $40.00 per hour. This range is an estimate and not a guarantee. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and role requirements. Eligible employees may also participate in company benefit programs, subject to plan terms and employment status.

Position Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an internal or external CAD/Detailing training program.
• Minimum of five (5) years of structural steel detailing, checking, modeling, drafting, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience independently checking structural steel 3D models, fabrication drawings, erection drawings, and related detailing deliverables.
• Experience reading and interpreting structural and architectural drawings, specifications, contract documents, and construction documentation.
• Experience identifying detailing discrepancies, connection conflicts, constructability concerns, and potential fabrication or erection issues.
• Experience utilizing 3D structural steel modeling and detailing software in a fabrication, construction, or engineering environment.
• Strong attention to detail, technical problem-solving skills, and the ability to clearly communicate redlines, corrections, and technical information.

Preferred

• Associate Degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, or a related field.
• Tekla Structures experience.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication and construction processes, including detailing, connections, material procurement, fabrication, delivery, and erection.
• Knowledge of AISC standard drafting practices and structural steel quality requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ben's Structural Fabrication, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive and succeed.

We ensure that all hiring, promotion, compensation, and training decisions are made without regard to any of the above-referenced characteristics. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

We are committed to compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding employment discrimination.