Detailer Trainee
At a glance
- Location
- Gastonia, NC
- Work type
- Onsite
Detailer Trainee position at CMC in Gastonia, NC. No prior rebar experience required; training on detailing software, products, and processes. Ideal for recent graduates or candidates with CAD, drafting, construction technology, or customer service experience seeking a long-term career.
What they are looking for
Location: Gastonia, NC, US
Title
Detailer Trainee
Location
Gastonia, NC, US, 28052
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Division
Job ID
24259
it's what's inside that counts
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There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:
Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
$500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training and Advancement Opportunities
Why This Job
Looking for a career where you can learn technical skills, work with customers, and grow into a professional detailing role? CMC is seeking motivated individuals who enjoy problem-solving, working with computers, and communicating with customers. No prior rebar experience is required. We provide training on our detailing software, products, and processes.
This position is ideal for recent high school graduates, technical school graduates, community college students, and candidates with CAD, drafting, construction technology, or customer service experience who are looking to start a long-term career.
What You'll Do
Responsible for converting design data into specific placing drawings through the use of AutoCAD and/or Tekla and rebar specific software
Determine the quantity, size, length, and bending shapes of bars from instructions and data provided by design drawings and project details
Ability to interpret data presented on design documents
Ability to read and understand design documents to establish rebar requirements
Prepare detailed placing drawings for ironworkers at the job site to install the reinforcing bars within the framework
Prepare detailed bar lists to be used in the fabrication of reinforcement bars for each project
Establish communication as necessary with contractor, architect or engineer to obtain missing information pertinent to the project
Provides accurate placement drawings to the architect/engineer for approval
Meet project deadlines
Work effectively in a team environment to promote productivity
Participate in planning meetings
Facilitate problem solving sessions to resolve issues
Ensure that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained
Understand and comply with applicable company policies (i.e. attendance, security, Code of Business Conduct & Ethics)
What You'll Need
Strong customer service and communication skills with a willingness to work directly with contractors and project teams
Basic computer skills required (outlook, excel, word, etc)
Experience with CAD software through school, technical training, internships, or work experience preferred
Ability to learn AutoCad and/or Tekla and industry-specific detailing software
Basic math skills including algebra, geometry, and measurements
Ability to read drawings, blueprints, or construction plans preferred
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Mechanical aptitude and ability to visualize objects in three dimensions
Problem-solving skills and willingness to ask questions and learn
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Positive attitude and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills required
Customer service, retail, hospitality, construction, manufacturing, or office experience demonstrating strong communication skills preferred
Your Education
High School Diploma or GED required
Associate degree or technical diploma in Drafting, CAD Technology, Construction Technology, Architectural Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field preferred
Completion of a CAD software training program through a technical school, community college, vocational school, or similar program preferred
Internship, co-op, or school project experience using drafting or CAD software preferred
We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.
If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let's build a better world!
CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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