Draftsman​/Steel Detailer

The Draftsman / Steel Detailer is responsible for developing accurate fabrication drawings, erection drawings, shop details, and Bills of Material (BOMs) from engineering drawings, customer specifications, and project requirements. This position serves as a critical link between engineering, project management, purchasing, and shop production by ensuring fabrication packages are complete, accurate, and production-ready.

The Steel Detailer works closely with engineers, estimators, project managers, quality personnel, and shop supervisors to support safe, efficient, and high-quality fabrication operations.

• Prepare detailed fabrication drawings for structural steel, miscellaneous metals, industrial platforms, stairs, handrails, pipe supports, and custom fabricated assemblies.
• Develop erection drawings for field installation.
• Produce shop drawings from engineering design packages.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Create detailed part drawings with dimensions, weld symbols, tolerances, and material specifications.
• Generate assembly drawings for fabrication personnel.

• Create complete Bills of Material.
• Identify material grades and sizes.
• Coordinate cut lists and purchasing requirements.
• Assist purchasing with material takeoffs.

• Provide fabrication packages to production.
• Resolve shop drawing questions.
• Issue drawing revisions as required.
• Coordinate drawing changes with project management.
• Support fabrication sequencing to improve shop efficiency.

• Ensure drawings comply with:
  • AISC standards
  • AWS welding requirements
  • Customer specifications
  • Company drafting standards
• Verify dimensions prior to fabrication.
• Maintain revision control.
• Support quality inspections when required.

• Participate in project kickoff meetings.
• Coordinate with:
  • Engineers
  • Project Managers
  • Estimators
  • Fabrication Supervisors
  • QA/QC personnel
• Track drawing completion schedules.
• Assist with project closeout documentation.

• Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent experience may be substituted for formal education.

• 3+ years of structural steel detailing experience preferred.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication and ductwork layout preferred.
• Knowledge of structural steel fabrication and erection practices.

• Proficiency with:
  • Autodesk Inventor (preferred)
  • AutoCAD
  • Bluebeam Revu
  • Pro Nest, SigmaNEST, or similar nesting software (preferred)
  • Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of:
  • Structural steel fabrication practices
  • Ductwork and sheet metal fabrication
  • Material optimization and nesting processes
  • AWS welding symbols
  • AISC standards
  • Reading architectural and structural drawings
  • CNC cutting equipment and file preparation
• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Customer-focused mindset
• Commitment to quality and accuracy

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to visit fabrication and production areas as needed.
• Must possess visual acuity necessary to review drawings and specifications.

• Office environment with periodic exposure to fabrication shop conditions.
• Interaction with production personnel, customers, engineers, and project managers.
• Occasional travel to project sites or customer meetings may be required.