Drafting Career Exploration Program

Chief Buildings is currently seeking candidates for our Drafting Career Exploration Program. The purpose of this program is to provide insight and exposure to some of the day-to-day tasks performed by a Drafting Apprentice at Chief Buildings. Your participation in this program allows management staff at Chief an opportunity to identify your individual skills and strengths in order to determine if you are the right fit for a drafting career with Chief. 

THIS IS A PAID 12 HOUR PROGRAM. Participants will receive $300 upon completion of the course. Additionally, participants who complete the program and apply for a job with Chief Buildings will receive a $500 Sign-On Bonus if they are hired and accept a position with us. 

The Program consists of:  

• An introductory session about drafting opportunities at Chief Buildings. These sessions will be held on Tuesday, November 5 and Thursday, November 7 at 5:30 PM. Applicants need only attend one of the two sessions, as the same information will be presented in both sessions.
• Two training sessions covering metal building terminology and drafting processes. These sessions will each be four hours long, and will be held on Saturday, November 9 and Saturday, November 16 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Attendance at both of these sessions will be required for successful completion of the program.
• Completion of assigned tests and coursework.
• A two hour job shadow session at Chief Buildings.
• Interviews - All participants are guaranteed an interview for a Drafting position with Chief Buildings if they choose to apply for full-time employment upon completion of the Drafting Career Exploration Program. 

Qualifications and Skill Requirements: 

• Critical Thinking
• Time-Management
• Attention to Detail
• Spatial Intelligence
• Mathematical Aptitude – Trigonometry a plus
• AutoCAD experience a plus

The Company: 

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,200 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world. 

A division of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of metal buildings including multi-story offices, churches and schools, as well as buildings for retail businesses and industrial use since 1966. Every building is customized to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Nebraska, Indiana, and South Carolina.  

**Chief Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the basis of equal employment opportunity for all and to providing employees and applicants with a work atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on professional demand, job requirements and qualifications, without regard to color, race, family status, religion or belief, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the settings in which work is being completed. Chief Industries Inc. will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Chief Industries Inc. encourages all to apply for any available jobs. If you need additional assistance with the application process, please call 308-389-7200.**