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Drafting Career Exploration Program

Chief
Grand Island, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026

Chief Buildings is currently seeking candidates for our Drafting Career Exploration Program. The purpose of this program is to provide insight and exposure to some of the day-to-day tasks performed by a Drafting Apprentice at Chief Buildings. Your participation in this program allows managemnet staff at Chief an opportunity to identify your individual skills and strengths to determine if you are the right fit for a drafting career with Chief.

This is a 12-hour paid program. Participants will receive $300 upon completion of the course. Additionally, participants who complete the program and apply for a job with Chief Buildings will receive a $500 sign-on bonus if they are hired and accept a full-time position with us.

The Program consists of:

  • An introductory session about drafting opportunities at Chief Buildings. This session will be held on Thursday, April 9 at 5:30 PM. 
  • Two training sessionscovering metal building terminology and drafting processes. These sessions will each be four hours long, and will be held on Saturday, April 11 and Saturday, November 18 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Attendance at both sessions will be required for successful completion of the program.
  • Completion of assigned tests and coursework.
  • A two hour job shadow sessionat Chief Buildings.
  • Interviews– Qualified participants who choose to apply for full-time employment as a Drafter with Chief Buildings will receive an interview upon completion of the program. Certain criteria must be met to qualify for an interview.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred but current high school students are encouraged to participate
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time-Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Spatial Intelligence
  • Mathematical Aptitude – Trigonometry a plus
  • AutoCAD experience a plus

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,200 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A brand of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of metal buildings including multi-story offices, churches and schools, as well as buildings for retail businesses and industrial use since 1966. Every building is customized to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Nebraska, Indiana, and South Carolina. 

Salary : $300 - $500

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