Structural Steel Detailer at JPW Structural Contracting

MACNY • Syracuse, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

JPW Companies is recruiting a Structural Steel Detailer for its Syracuse, New York operation. The role supports the company’s production schedule by preparing structural steel models, fabrication documentation, and erection drawings while maintaining quality standards and a safe, orderly work environment. The Detailer works with co-workers and management and collaborates with engineers, architects, and project managers to ensure design accuracy and completeness.

The Detailer prepares models using SolidWorks, Inventor, and/or Tekla Structures; creates fabrication drawings and material lists; and produces erection drawings that show steel erectors where and how to install fabricated members. Shop drawings must provide the information fabricators need to produce each member, including material sizes, dimensions, welding, bolting, painting requirements, and other relevant details. Drawings must comply with applicable industry protocols, including AISC and AWS standards. The position is not remote.

Requirements

• Understand and be familiar with AISC and AWS specifications.
• Have excellent drafting, math, and spatial visualization skills.
• Have extensive knowledge of CAD/Tekla software and other drafting tools.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and a strong desire to succeed.
• Have excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Be able to build and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Be able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random testing during employment.
• Be able to sit for prolonged periods and work at a computer.
• Be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Be able to access and navigate all areas of construction sites and the shop floor.
• Have acceptable visual acuity, corrected or uncorrected.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SolidWorks or Inventor is preferred.
• Experience with Tekla software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare structural steel models using SolidWorks, Inventor, and/or Tekla Structures.
• Generate fabrication drawings and material lists from models.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and project managers to ensure designs are accurate and complete.
• Prepare erection drawings showing steel erectors where and how to erect fabricated steel members.
• Prepare shop/detail drawings that provide fabricators with member materials, dimensions, welding, bolting, painting, and other required information.
• Follow industry standards and protocols for detail drawings, including those established by AISC and AWS.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Meet the production schedule while maintaining a safe working environment and quality standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed