Structural Steel Detailer

• Model and detail structural steel in SDS/2 (SDS2025 or SDS2026), producing complete and accurate shop drawings, erection drawings, and associated deliverables.
• Perform checker duties on projects detailed by others: verify dimensions, connections, member sizes, quantities, bolt schedules, hole types, weld symbols, and compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Export, organize, and transmit CNC files to the shop floor, including (as applicable) NC1/DSTV, DXF, EJE, and other machine-specific formats.
• Generate and maintain job-ready reports and supporting documents (bolt lists, part/assembly lists, cut lists, shipping tickets, revision logs, RFIs, transmittals).
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and the shop to clarify design intent, resolve clashes, and address RFIs and redlines in a timely manner.
• Apply revision control: update models, drawings, and CNC outputs; clearly cloud and record changes; reissue affected deliverables.
• Prepare CNC programs and nests for the 10'×20' plasma plate table using Steel Solutions; prepare production files and manage runs for the Voortman V807 beam profiler using VACAM (training provided).
• Adhere to internal quality standards, project schedules, naming conventions, and folder structures to ensure reliable handoff to fabrication and erection.
• Support fabrication by responding to shop questions, verifying fit-up and sequence, and providing supplemental sketches when necessary.

· SDS/2 (SDS2025 or SDS2026) for steel modeling, connections, detailing, reporting, and CNC exports.

· Steel Solutions (for the 10'×20' plasma plate table).

· Voortman VACAM for the V807 beam profiler.

· Microsoft 365: Excel (lists, takeoffs, logs), Word (submittals, transmittals), Outlook/Teams (coordination).

• Part-time: 20+ hours per week, with potential to transition to full-time based on performance and workload.
• Work type: Onsite at Top Coat — Jones Creek, TX.
• Work hours are flexible within typical shop hours.

· 2+ years of structural steel detailing or checking experience in a fabrication environment.

· Familiarity with Voortman V807 workflows using VACAM and with plate nesting workflows in Steel Solutions (training provided).

· Experience coordinating with engineers of record, connection design partners, and general contractors.

· Knowledge of model-based clash detection and QA processes; comfort working with reference models (IFC/STEP/DWG) is a plus.

· Understanding of shop sequencing, kitting, and shipping documentation.

· Hands - on experience detailing structural steel using SDS/2 (required).

· Ability to read and interpret architectural/structural drawings, specifications, and connection design requirements.

· Working knowledge of AISC standards, welding symbols, bolting (AISC), hole types, and shop/field practices.

· Experience producing shop and erection drawings, bills of material, and CNC exports from a 3D model.

· Familiarity with common CNC export formats (e.g., NC1/DSTV, DXF; familiarity with EJE or similar job exports).

· Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and methodical checking habits.

· Proficient with Windows-based file management and Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word).

· Work authorization in the United States.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality of project data and customer information.

· Commitment to a safe, drug - free workplace and adherence to company policies and procedures.

Top Coat in Jones Creek, Texas is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Detailer to join our team on a part-time basis (20+ hours per week) with a clear path to full-time employment.

You will use SDS/2 (SDS2025 or SDS2026) to model and detail structural steel, produce shop and erection drawings, and either detail new projects or perform thorough checking of work produced by others.

Our work spans a variety of steel projects—industrial structures, skids, and pipe supports.

You will prepare and export CNC‑ready files and reports to support fabrication, sending programs to our 10'×20' plasma plate table via Steel Solutions software and to our Voortman V807 beam profiler via VACAM software.

Training will be provided on both CNC software environments.