Detailing Trainee (Drafter) / BIM Modeler
Date: Mar 14, 2026
Location: El Paso, IL, US, 61738
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: American Buildings Company - IL
Location: El Paso, IL, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Base Hourly Rage: $22.72-$23.85/hour on our bonus structure.
Bonus Type: This position is eligible for annual bonuses.
All Nucor teammates qualify for profit sharing.
Annual Return On Assests Bonus Percentage (5 year average) = 20.7% of eligible earnings
Annual Profit Sharing Bonus Percentage (5 year average) = 20% of eligible earnings
American Buildings Company, A Nucor Company, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Detailing Trainee for Steeling Drafting/BIM Modeling at our facility in El Paso, IL. This position has the potential to grow into greater responsibilities with 3D BIM Modeling. This is an entry level position.
Basic Job Functions:
Create Anchor Bolt, Permit and Approval Drawings: Create high quality drawing deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
Review Contract Documents for Accuracy and Consistency: Provide a world-class product based on known industry standards and to meet customers’ needs.
Collaborate with Engineers: Work hand in hand with the Engineering team to find custom solutions and develop best practices.
Create models of Custom Building Systems using 3D Drafting Software: Produce a 3D BIM model to aid in the development of Anchor Bolt, Permit, and Approval drawings.
Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience operating Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software
- High School Diploma
- Basic math, geometry and trigonometry skills
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (Nucor does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree or two-year vocational school certification with a focus in any of the following:
- architecture, drafting, construction management or engineering technology
- Experience with Tekla Structures or similar 3D modeling software
- Prior Pre-Engineered Metal Building detailing experience
- Leadership experience
About Us:
Nucor Buildings Group (NBG), a proud Nucor product group, is one of North America’s largest and most experienced manufacturers of metal building systems. With multiple locations throughout the United States, NBG is proud to design world-class building solutions tailored to meet the needs of any market including commercial, industrial, agricultural, and institutional. Our brands include American Buildings, CBC Steel Buildings, Kirby Building Systems, and Nucor Building Systems.
NBG offers work/life balance and a variety of benefits and performance incentives. We take pride in connecting teammates to meaningful work and focus heavily on both personal and professional development. Whether your background is in engineering and design, information technology and software development, marketing, or sales, with Nucor Buildings Group you can go as far as your drive and ambition will take you.
Why Nucor?
When you join Nucor, America’s largest steel manufacturer and recycler, you’ll help create a variety of steel products that become so much more, for so many people. And you won’t do it alone. Our supportive culture builds each other up, values family, relationships, and puts safety above anything else. With the freedom to take your ideas to the next level, there’s no end to what you can achieve. This is your chance to build a lifelong career, give back to your community, make the world a better place – and BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER.
Job Security – Benefits – Bonus Programs
With performance-based compensation, profit sharing, and a no-layoff practice, we take care of our teammates who design, engineer, fabricate, and support the products that define our company.
Join us in driving success and shaping the future of our division. Apply now and become an integral part of our team!
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Bloomington IL