Overview
3-month Draftsman Trainee Internship for motivated candidates interested in learning the Structural Steel industry from the ground up. This internship is designed for individuals who may not yet have formal education or experience in drafting or construction, but who are eager to learn technical skills and grow into a long-term career.
Successful interns may be offered a full-time position upon completion.
Skills and Experience
What You’ll Learn
During this internship, trainees will receive hands-on, on-the-job training in:
- AISC Detailing for Steel Construction
- Basic Drawing Reading & Technical Graphics
- CAD Detailing
- Data Entry for CNC Machines
- Document Control
- Document Processing & File Transmission
Key Responsibilities
- Create, read, and manipulate structural fabrication drawings
- Interpret technical documents and blueprints
- Perform data entry for fabrication and CNC systems
- Use drafting and construction software platforms
- Maintain document accuracy and organization
- Collaborate with drafting and engineering teams
- Learn and apply structural steel detailing standards
Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Strong attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and accept feedback
- Ability to work independently and in a small team
- Intermediate math skills (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry)
- Advanced computer skills
Preferred (but not required):
- Technical Graphics or Drafting experience
- Relevant coursework or training
- Familiarity with construction or design software
Software Exposure
Candidates will train using software including:
- Autodesk
- Bluebeam Revu
- Microsoft Office
- Peddinghaus
- Shop Data
- SDS/2
- Tekla
Physical Requirements
- Sit and work at a computer approximately 6 hours per day
- Stand or walk periodically
- Occasionally handle rolls of structural drawings
- May enter the fabrication shop when needed
Benefits
Don't miss this chance to enhance your experience in a production environment while enjoying competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Weekly pay
- $5 prescription drugs
- $5 doctor's visit copays
- Free teledoctor service
- Free counseling services
- Life insurance included
- Vision insurance included
- Dental insurance included
- Vacation and holiday pay
- Scholarship Opportunities
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Free legal services
- Our unbeatable employee discount program
Apply now so we can hold a spot for you. We can’t wait to talk to you!
––Your Ōnin team
