Job Description

Structural Steel Checker

Niik Steel Inc - North Vancouver, BC

About Niik:

Niik Steel (www.niiksteel.com) is a dynamic and growing steel fabricator delivering design, fabrication, and installation services. Our company is growing and is hiring experienced

Structural Steel Checker(s)

utilizing Tekla Structures to join our team. The position will be based in Nanaimo or North Vancouver, British Columbia.

We have many long-serving employees, competitive wages, and excellent benefits. At Niik, we strive to be one of the best workplaces in Western Canada. Culture is everything. We ensure our employees respect each other, respect our clients, and are collaborative in their approach to their daily workflow. You will work alongside and complement our talented technical sales team, engineers, designers, and fabricators/welders. You will have an opportunity to grow your knowledge of structural steel detailing and fabrication and leverage that knowledge to build strength in steel manufacturing. Niik constantly innovates and contributes to more advanced design and fabrication to exceed client needs.

Responsibilities:

Your job responsibility as Checker is to check detailed shop drawings and erection drawings. You will perform your responsibilities in an exemplary manner, being an example for all employees as it pertains to our company values. You will effectively participate in all relevant company programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives as they relate to your area of responsibility. Checking detailed shop drawings for miscellaneous steel and other products required for the construction of residential and commercial complexes Including canopies, embeds, handrails, stairs, guardrails, fences, etc. Checking detailed shop and erection drawings for the transportation industry including bridge expansion joints, railing systems, cross bracing, bearings, etc. Checking and verifying design drawings to conform to specifications and design data. Conducting drawing checks at the Editing stage. Ability to manage complex projects often with minimal details that require RFI's and preliminary sketches to finalize design intent in conjunction with designers, engineers, and consultants. Ensuring industry standards are being held. Comprehension of engineering codes is required. Reviewing product design for compliance with engineering principles and company standards. Ensure final drawings and documents are in accordance with the project specifications, contract drawings, clients' needs, the company's standards, and all manufacturing limitations. Respond to inquiries from shop personnel and the project construction team.

Requirements:

15+ years of experience as a Structural Steel Checker within any of the industries. Experience preparing and checking detailed plans shop drawings, bills of material, and other documents for the manufacture and erection of steel members and assemblies. Knowledge of both AISC & CISC standards. Experience in assisting the detailing dept with project coordination, scheduling, and maintaining a high-quality level for all our manufactured products). A thorough understanding of steel fabrication including welding, sheet metal forming techniques, cnc and dxf files. Thorough knowledge of AutoCAD, Tekla, and familiarity with Structural steel 3D Modeling software Must be familiar with Microsoft Office.

Skills:

Must have a thorough understanding of structural steel detailing. Willingness to develop knowledge relevant to the structural steel industry. Organized with a high level of communication both written and verbal. Strong design knowledge and excellent attention to detail. Ability to meet strict deadlines. Possesses excellent people skills, is a good communicator, and is a motivational leader. A proactive and logical thinker who takes initiative to solve problems early. Capable of performing your duties with a minimal amount of supervision. Excellent communication skills, written and spoken English. Ability to work both independently and in a team. Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment requiring multi-tasking and workflow prioritizing.

What We Offer:

The competitive salary or hourly wage for experienced checkers. Commitment to personal and professional growth. Excellent family culture and a supportive team. An organization that has a trusted reputation and is stable within the steel fabrication community.
While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates who meet the job requirements will be considered. Those who meet or exceed these qualifications will be shortlisted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental care Health care Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Extended health care Life insurance Relocation assistance Store discount Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person