Structural Steel Detailer — Tekla Detailing Expert

The Contractor Consultants; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid Time Off

Life and disability insurance

Safety equipment provided

Mentor-based career development

Job summary

Fab Manufacturing LLC in Memphis, TN is seeking a Structural Steel Detailer to produce shop, assembly, and erection drawings using Tekla Structures. You will solve detailing challenges with production teams and project leaders, managing multiple projects with precision.

The role requires strong Tekla skills, ability to read structural drawings, and DSTV file creation for CNC machines; you will train junior detailers and help ensure on-time, accurate fabrication.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate or equivalent practical work experience.
• Strong Tekla Structures proficiency for structural steel and miscellaneous metals.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze structural and architectural drawings.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and standard project communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed shop drawings, anchor setting plans, and erection drawings in accordance with AISC, AWS, and ASTM standards.
• Produce 100% of shop and assembly drawings on schedule while incorporating project revisions and customer requirements.
• Perform rigorous self-checks, peer checks, and Tekla model reviews to ensure accuracy before releases for shop fabrication.
• Prepare and finalize complete material cut lists, hole programs, bolt summaries, and DSTV files for CNC equipment.
• Partner with estimators, project managers, and shop production staff to deliver practical, cost-effective structural solutions.
• Provide clear guidance and training to junior detailers while maintaining up-to-date project tracking logs.

Skills

Reading and interpreting drawings

Mathematical aptitude

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

Tekla Structures

DSTV files (.nc1/.cnc)

Job description

Fab Manufacturing LLC in Memphis, TN is seeking a Structural Steel Detailer to produce shop, assembly, and erection drawings using Tekla Structures. You will solve detailing challenges with production teams and project leaders, managing multiple projects with precision.

The role requires strong Tekla skills, ability to read structural drawings, and DSTV file creation for CNC machines; you will train junior detailers and help ensure on-time, accurate fabrication.