CAD (computer-assisted drafting) technician
Shape Industries Inc.
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare engineering designs and drawings
- Read blueprints to determine work requirements
- Supervise other drafting personnel
- Train new drafting personnel
- Develop and prepare design sketches
- Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates
- Estimate costs and materials
- Complete documentation packages and drawing sets
- Examine drawings for conformity and errors
- Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements
- Leading/instructing groups
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- SOLIDWORKS Certification
Experience and specialization
Type of drafting
- Manual drafting
- Shop drawings
- Detailing drafting
- Presentation drawings
Type of product
- Furniture
Computer and technology knowledge
- Internet
- Desktop applications
- Word processing software
- Mail server software
- Database software
- Computer-aided design (CAD)
- Image editing software
- SketchUp
- Adobe Photoshop
- SolidWorks software
- MS Office
- Spreadsheet
Area of work experience
- Fabrication
Area of specialization
- Technical illustration
- Project management
- Mechanical
- Drafting
- Structural engineering
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player