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Drafter / Detailer

Nucor Corporation
Chemung, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/16/2026
About Us:

Vulcraft of New York, Inc. a division of Nucor Corporation, is seeking applicants for a Detailer position located in our Chemung, NY office. Nucor Corporation is a Fortune 150 corporation with a history of long-term sustainability and stability. We are seeking a creative, motivated, ownership-driven teammate to join our Engineering Team. Nucor makes an unwavering commitment to help you build a stable and lifelong career that can grow as we do. We offer you a challenging and rewarding work environment where you can contribute to the success of Nucor across the nation. Nucor has a long-standing practice of not laying off teammates due to lack of work and if you do your job today, you can have confidence that you’ll have a job tomorrow. As the largest recycler in North America, we’re constantly finding new ways to reduce our carbon footprint and protect the environment. For more than five decades, Nucor has produced steel using the most sustainable technology commercially available. Today, we are forging innovative partnerships and working with customers across a wide range of industries to help them achieve their sustainable goals and build a green economy. Nucor has a strong commitment to our team members and while this is not a remote position, we not only offer competitive pay and benefits but we offer a flexible work schedule to allow for a work-life balance.

Benefits:

Medical and dental are just the beginning. We value our teammates and offer a benefits package that includes performance bonuses, profit sharing, retirement savings contributions, paid parental leave, company paid life insurance, scholarships and tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth potential. For more information on our benefits, please visit Nucor.com/benefits.

Basic Job Functions:

The Detailer is responsible for project coordination and the complete development of 3D models, approval and placement plans, and bills of material in accordance with project specifications and product requirements using Tekla, a comprehensive 3D modeling program. This role requires strong attention to detail, consistent focus, and the ability to produce accurate work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The position will involve managing changing priorities, complex project requirements, customer expectations, and overtime needs while maintaining a high standard of quality and professionalism. Successful candidates will be self-motivated, dependable, and able to manage time, workload, and pressure effectively to meet commitments and support team success. They must consistently and reliably demonstrate the Nucor core values of Safety, Integrity, Trust, Innovation, Open Communication, Teamwork, Inclusion, Courage, Can-Do Attitude, and Ownership. Specific job responsibilities include reading and interpreting structural and architectural drawings, specifications, and design requirements related to steel joists and deck to accurately prepare detailed drawings and bills of material. Detailers must be able to fulfill commitments on a regular basis while maintaining a “World Class” level of quality and establishing effective working relationships with Teammates and Customers.

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.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

  • Read and interpret structural and architectural drawings, specifications, and design requirements related to steel joists and deck to accurately prepare detailed drawings and bills of material
  • Fulfill commitments on a regular basis while maintaining a “World Class” level of quality
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Teammates and Customers
  • Understand and support Vulcraft practices, customer needs, and division goals
  • This position will include working overtime when required to meet commitments

Compensation Data:

Starting compensation for this role ranges from $23.52-$24.11 per hour and is eligible for a monthly Detailer Productivity Incentive Plan and annual division earned Profit Sharing bonus. When factoring in the Detailer Productivity Incentive Plan, starting annual pay ranges between approximately $60,100 - $61,600 per year.

After training is completed, future compensation for this role ranges from $24.70 per hour to $42.24 per hour plus the Detailer Productivity Incentive. When factoring in the Detailer Productivity Incentive, the future annual pay ranges from approximately $63,100-$108,100 per year.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Aided Drafting, Architectural or Engineering Technology
  • Prior steel joist and/or steel deck experience
  • Prior experience in a construction or manufacturing industry

Salary : $60,100 - $61,600

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