Detailer/AutoCAD Drafter - Rebar Experience Required
Date: Mar 11, 2026
Location: Newton, IA, US, 50208
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Nucor Rebar Fabrication Midwest
Location: Newton, IA, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.
Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.
Benefits:
Best Benefits in the Business!
- Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
- Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
- Paid Training
- Paid Vacation – 3 weeks after 1 year
- Paid Holidays – 10 per year and 1 personal day
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2625 for spouses
- Scholarship Program – Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $4000 per year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Company matching 401(k) plan
- Employee stock purchase plan – we match 10% of your purchase
Go to www.Nucor.com/benefits to learn more!
Purpose:
Develop a high level of competence with Nucor’s detailing system (Rebar CAD). Develop a total understanding of Nucor’s business system as it relates to detailing and managing project contracts. Develop the ability to independently detail more complex projects. Begin managing contractual issues relating to assigned projects.
Basic Job Functions:
- Must adhere to Nucor’s safety programs and standards.
- Demonstrate conduct consistent with Nucor’s vision and values.
- Continue developing skills with RebarCAD (i.e. building library routines for reuse in future projects, develop an ability to detail in paper space/model space in RebarCAD).
- Verify drawings, dates, specifications, addenda and other contractual information from the routing sheet or directly from the business system.
- Identify and develop information required to inform the customer of any changes to the contract. Work with little supervision to address changes with customer, produce change-order document and enter into business system.
- Detail accessories, mesh, couplers and dowel bars and prepare material lists as required.
- Work with job site personnel to determine project requirements for detailing and delivery of material.
- Communicate with the A/E, steel placer and customer on all questions relating to project.
- Address Contract Adds and Deduct. Include supervisor for more complex requirements.
- Generate required reports in the business system to assist in management of project(s).
- Enter all drawings for submission in drawing tracking system.
- Perform other duties as required by your supervisor.
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 Requirements:
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future
- Vocational certificate in CAD design/drafting issued from an accredited school or college, or equivalent combination of training and work experience
- At least four years of experience detailing rebar using a CAD based detailing system
Preferences:
- Two year technical degree from an accredited school or college
- Construction and concrete related construction knowledge and experience
- Working knowledge of industry reference material (i.e. CRSI and ACI)
Physical Demands:
- Typical office activities
- Walking, sitting, standing, bending
- Using hands to operate objects, tools, computers and other electronic equipment
- Lifting/handling computers and related equipment
- Vision abilities including close vision and adjusting focus
- Moderate noise level
Special Demands:
- Must be able to work overtime when required
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Des Moines