Entry Level Detailer

Date: Nov 12, 2025

Location: Lathrop, CA, US, 95330

Company: Nucor

Job Details

Division: Nucor Buildings Group West LLC

Location: Lathrop, CA, United States  

Other Available Locations: N/A

Hourly Pay Range: $22.73- $23.85

Return on Asset Eligible: Up to 33% of annual eligible earnings

Profit Share 5-year Average: 20.17% of eligible yearly earnings

Entry Level Detailer

Nucor Buildings Group is seeking enthusiastic and detail-oriented candidates for the position of 3D Modeler/Steel Detailer. This full-time, entry-level role is responsible for drafting all components of a custom metal building including the steel framing, wall panel systems, roof panel systems, and all associated flashings and trims to ensure all components fit together correctly as part of a complete design solution.

Basic Job Functions:

2D/3D Modeling: Develop electronic models of custom buildings using advanced drafting software.

Draft Construction Anchor Bolt Drawings: Generate precise drawings for construction anchor bolts.

Produce Permit/Approval Drawings: Prepare detailed drawings required for permits and approvals.

Generate Shop Drawings and Reports: Create comprehensive shop drawings and reports for our in-house fabrication and production teams.

Develop Erection Drawings and Bill of Materials: Produce detailed erection drawings and bills of materials for use in field construction.

 

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:

  • Ability to visualize in a 3D environment.
  • High school Diploma or Equivalent.
  • Must be seeking full-time employment. No part-time roles available at this time.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance to the office or be willing to relocate at personal expense. Relocation assistance is not available for this position
  • Willingness to complete an in-person assessment as part of the hiring process. The assessment will take place at our facility in Lathrop, CA.

Compensation and Benefits:

Nucor is a Pay for Performance Company with compensation for this role starting @ $22.73/Hour. Additionally, be sure to ask your talent specialist about our bonus structure!

  • Paid On the Job Training
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Stock purchase plan
  • Annual Bonus plan
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Flexibility with working hours based on performance.

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 Program

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.

 

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace


Nearest Major Market: Stockton