Detailing Trainee

Basic Job Functions:

American Buildings Company, A Nucor Company, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Detailing Trainee 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.   

As a Detailing Trainee you will be responsible for reviewing contract documents, working with the engineering team, reviewing engineering documents for consistency, creating anchor bolt drawings, and creating permit/approval drawings to ensure all building components fit together correctly as part of a complete design solution.   Projects can range from hours to days depending on size and complexity.  This will include:

• Creating construction anchor bolt drawings
• Creating permit/approval drawings
• Review contract documents for accuracy and consistency
• Collaborating with engineers
• Produce deliverables with dynamic and time-sensitive timelines
• Creating electronic 3D models of custom-building systems using 3D drafting software 

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 Drafting (CAD) software 
• High school degree (or equivalent)
• Basic math, geometry and trigonometry skills
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US (Nucor will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree, 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