Structural Steel Model Checker: Precision in Detailing

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

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.