Detailing Trainee

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. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct drug testing.

Nucor Rebar Fabrication is seeking applicants for our Detailing/Drafting Trainee position located in our Dallas or Waxahachie offices. We are North America’s leading fabricator, installer and distributor of concrete reinforcing steel and related products. Teammates are the key to our success and every teammate can and does make a difference. We prioritize safety in everything we do. A career at Nucor Rebar Fabrication means stability, being heard and respected, and opportunity for personal and professional growth. Nucor, our parent company, is a Fortune 100 company recently named Fortune’s best workplace in Manufacturing and Production. Nucor is committed to being good stewards of the environment and is constantly striving to find new and innovative ways to decrease our carbon footprint. Each branch of Nucor Rebar Fabrication works together as a team to be the best in the business. We’re looking to add a hardworking teammate with integrity, problem-solving skills and who is not afraid of hard work.

Benefits:

Medical and dental are just the beginning. We value our teammates and offer a benefits package that also includes a bonus program, profit sharing, retirement savings, vacation and holiday pay, scholarship and tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth potential. When you join Nucor Rebar Fabrication you are joining a fast-paced and stable work environment. For more information on our benefits go to Nucor.com/benefits.

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.

What You’ll Do
Detail simple projects with a mentor’s supervision; while providing concise, accurate, and complete descriptions of all reinforcing steel and related products for fabrication, delivery, installation, and invoicing in the most efficient manner possible. You’ll learn how to cultivate a customer service relationship while maximizing profitability for Nucor Rebar Fabrication.

What You’ll Get in Return
•    Competitive starting pay rate, based on experience and skills
•    Reviews every 90 days during the first 12 months, then 2 reviews your second year, with opportunities for merit increases based on performance
•    A chance to grow your career with a stable company owned by Nucor, North America’s largest steel producer
•    A full benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurances; Long-Term Disability; Life Insurance; Vacation Days; 10 Paid Holidays; Personal and Safety Award Days; Nucor Profit Sharing program; 401k with a match; Nucor stock purchase program; Tuition Reimbursement for you and a spouse; and a College Tuition Scholarship program for children of teammates

Your Responsibilities
•    Develop working knowledge of AutoCAD and the basics of Nucor Rebar Fabrication’s detailing system (RebarCAD).
•    Develop basic knowledge of reinforcing bar industry including reference material (i.e., CRSI and ACI).
•    Detail simple projects with little or no assistance (i.e., simple foundations, walls, footings, piers, slabs, stairs, retaining walls and other products as required).
•    Submit placing drawings for approval and ensure conformance to the Branch quality assurance and the placer/shop requirements.
•    Process change orders to maximize all possible returns for the Branch.
•    Maintain all deliveries for fabrication.
•    Communicate with customer, placer and Architect/Engineer on all questions relating to project; submit Requests for Information (RFI) as required.
•    Work with Detailing Manager to ensure that all specialty items are pre-ordered to maintain construction schedules.
•    Follow one or more projects from estimate through detailing and fabrication to installation at the job site.
•    Under the direction of management, be involved in all construction conflicts/disputes (whether contractor, placer, detailer, or shop), and help with a resolution that is a time and cost-effective solution.
•    Participate in weekly meetings to discuss safety, innovative ideas, workloads, availability, issues and problems of the week for all to learn and share.

•    Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future
•    Vocational certificate (or are currently enrolled) in CAD design/drafting OR related degree issued from an accredited school or college
•    At least six months experience using AutoCAD and Windows based software 
•    Able to read architectural/engineering blueprints 
 

•    Two-year technical degree from an accredited school or college
•    Construction and concrete related knowledge and experience 
•    Basic knowledge of civil technology 
•    Construction Project Management experience 
•    Demonstrated experience in installation/placing reinforcing steel 
•    Demonstrated experience in fabrication of reinforcing steel

SELECTION CRITERIA
•    Ability to work as a team member on projects with an aptitude for problem solving
•    Organized and detail oriented
•    Able to manage time effectively and prioritize responsibilities
•    Effective communication skills

SPECIAL DEMANDS
•    Must be able to work overtime when required
•    May be asked to complete approximately two hours of assessments as part of the hiring process

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. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct drug testing.

Nucor Rebar Fabrication is seeking applicants for our Detailing/Drafting Trainee position located in our Dallas or Waxahachie offices. We are North America’s leading fabricator, installer and distributor of concrete reinforcing steel and related products. Teammates are the key to our success and every teammate can and does make a difference. We prioritize safety in everything we do. A career at Nucor Rebar Fabrication means stability, being heard and respected, and opportunity for personal and professional growth. Nucor, our parent company, is a Fortune 100 company recently named Fortune’s best workplace in Manufacturing and Production. Nucor is committed to being good stewards of the environment and is constantly striving to find new and innovative ways to decrease our carbon footprint. Each branch of Nucor Rebar Fabrication works together as a team to be the best in the business. We’re looking to add a hardworking teammate with integrity, problem-solving skills and who is not afraid of hard work.

Benefits:

Medical and dental are just the beginning. We value our teammates and offer a benefits package that also includes a bonus program, profit sharing, retirement savings, vacation and holiday pay, scholarship and tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth potential. When you join Nucor Rebar Fabrication you are joining a fast-paced and stable work environment. For more information on our benefits go to Nucor.com/benefits.