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Kinsley Construction

Builds facilities and infrastructure

Industrial Detailer/Drafter

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Entry, Junior, Mid
Associate's, Certification
York, PA, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringStructural Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A technical education certificate or Associate Degree in CAD or a related Engineering field is required.
  • Knowledge of AISC Standards and industrial codes and symbols is required.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD detailing software is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude for reverse engineering is required.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with the fabrication team is required.
  • Self-motivation and ability to work independently are required.
  • Strong communication and time management skills are required.
  • Attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines are required.
Responsibilities
  • Read and interpret complex construction and mechanical documents and drawings.
  • Receive project drawings and develop detailed fabrication and erection drawings for approval.
  • Develop and respond to requests for information as needed during detailing phases.
  • Interact with project management staff and the shop foreman to develop details that optimize shop and field productivity.
  • Compile review comments and issue drawings for fabrication.
Desired Qualifications
  • One to three years of experience as a structural and/or miscellaneous metals detailer is preferred.
  • Experience with 3D modeling or Tekla is preferred.
  • Knowledge of industrial processes and material handling equipment is preferred.

About the company

Kinsley Construction builds commercial facilities, public infrastructure and industrial plants for clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Its building and civil teams handle work from design through construction, including site development, bridges and underground utilities. The industrial division constructs and renovates heavy manufacturing facilities and handles maintenance, while Kinsley Materials produces construction products for sale to other contractors. Customers hire the company for construction management, general contracting and project delivery, with its own crews carrying out several trades. Founded in 1963, Kinsley Construction is headquartered in York, Pennsylvania.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

York, PA

Founded

1963

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What believers are saying

  • Trade entry has clear eligibility: Kinsley's Lancaster carpenter/concrete trainees need to be adults with a diploma or equivalent.
  • Field travel adds pay: eligible Kinsley employees receive hourly Incentive Zone Pay based on home-to-job-site distance.
  • Time off includes fixed holidays: Kinsley's benefits package lists nine paid holidays alongside paid time off.

What critics are saying

  • Industrial travel affects home life: Kinsley's millwright/welder posting requires overnight stays in double-occupancy hotels.
  • Utilities schedules vary: Kinsley's York asphalt and concrete patching crews require evening and weekend availability.
  • Trainees need independent transport: Kinsley's Lancaster role requires a driver's license and reliable transportation.

What makes Kinsley Construction unique

  • Family leadership remains embedded: Andrew and James Kinsley oversee paired divisions as chief operating officers.
  • Fabrication stays in-house: Kinsley's 116,000-square-foot shop builds structural steel and custom industrial weldments.
  • Materials logistics use owned equipment: Kinsley Materials operates 50 dump trucks serving a 100-mile radius.

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